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Chapter 204 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

One year later, Wei Wuxian and Wen Ning visit Lanling on their way to Jin Ling's one-month celebration. Wei Wuxian shows Wen Ning the Clarity Bell he has crafted and the jade pendant he has bought to adorn it – a gift for his new nephew.

Wen Ning warns Wei Wuxian not to cause trouble with Jin Zixuan, and Wei Wuxian reassures him that he will not. The two journey on to Qiongqi Path, and Wei Wuxian notes that it is unusually quiet. Just as Wei Wuxian decides they should leave, Wen Ning saves him from an arrow.

An ambush unveils, led by Jin Zixun. He explains that he has been afflicted with the Thousand Sores and Hundred Holes Curse, and accuses Wei Wuxian of being the caster. If Wei Wuxian will not remove the curse, Jin Zixun plans to kill him to free himself.

Wei Wuxian maintains that he did not cast the curse, but Jin Zixun refuses to listen. Wei Wuxian draws Chenqing, but no corpses come. Jin Zixun informs Wei Wuxian that he had specifically removed the corpses to prepare for this ambush. With no other options, Wei Wuxian releases the Talisman around Wen Ning's neck, sending him into combat as arrows release.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

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

## Locations

* Lanling
* Burial Mounds (mentioned)
* Qiongqi Path

## 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
* Chenqing
* Talismans

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts Wei Wuxian's declaration that in thanks for Jin Zixuan inviting him, Wei Wuxian will not speak poorly of him for an entire year.

Jin Zixun's appearance differs greatly from his appearance in Chapter 185. Though it is closer to his described handsome appearance in the novel, he still lacks the darker skin described in the text.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 204
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Novel, Chapter 76
Chapter 139 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

As Nie Mingjue lies helpless, Wen Ruohan inquires if he is the one who killed Wen Xu. Meng Yao affirms it before suggesting that Wen Ruohan send Nie Mingjue to the Inferno Palace for torture instead of killing him then and there.

Wen Ruohan tells Meng Yao to do as he wishes, and Meng Yao promptly assassinates Wen Ruohan with a string as Nie Mingjue fades into unconsciousness.

Lan Xichen discovers Meng Yao as he escapes Nightless City with the unconscious Nie Mingjue. It is the revealed that Meng Yao had been a spy, and as a result of his success, his father finally accepts him into the Lanling Jin Clan. Nie Mingjue, Lan Xichen, and the newly-named Jin Guangyao swear an oath of sworn brotherhood.

The Lanling Jin Clan holds a lavish Flower Banquet to celebrate the end of the wa.
Nie Mingjue approaches Jin Guangyao and expresses concern to see that Xue Yang, Kuizhou's infamous delinquent, has been recruited by the Lanling Jin Clan.

Lan Xichen and Lan Wangji arrive, to the excitement of the watching Wei Wuxian. However, he then notices that Jiang Cheng and his past self have also arrived.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wen Ruohan
* Jin Guangyao
* Wen Xu (mentioned)
* Nie Mingjue
* Lan Xichen
* Jin Guangshan (mentioned)
* Xue Yang
* Lan Wangji
* Wei Wuxian
* Jiang Cheng

## Locations

* Nightless City
* Golden Carp Tower
* Kuizhou (mentioned)

## Cultivation Tools

* Baxia
* Sandu
* Chenqing

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts the scene that Nie Mingjue attempted to kill Meng Yao after their escape from Nightless City. Although Lan Xichen's arrived to confirm that Meng Yao was a spy and save his life, Nie Mingjue could not forgive the deaths of his fellow captives.

The manhua also cuts Meng Yao's apology for his words about Nie Mingjue's father, along with his insistanced that he had no choice but to kill those who insulted Wen Ruohan, given the man's cruel temper.

The timeline is altered slightly; the novel indicates that their oath of brotherhood took place after the Flower Banquet, not before.

Nie Mingjue's reasons for swearing the oath are also cut. In the novel, he had permanently lost trust in Jin Guangyao, yet became sworn brothers at Lan Xichen's urgingk, as Nie Mingjue hoped to discipline Jin Guangyao the same way he disciplined Nie Huaisang.

In addition, Jin Guangyao was described as wearing his signature gauze cap during the Flower Banquet, which is not depicted in the manhua.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 139
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Novel, Chapter 49
A-Qing/Relationships

## A-Qing

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

## Allies

### Xiao Xingchen

A-Qing and Xiao Xingchen are quite close. She originally approaches Xiao Xingchen after he admonishes her for stealing from a loutish man. She manages to convince him that as they are both blind, they will be good partners. After she reveals that she can really see, Xiao Xingchen does not seem to hold it against her, insisting that she flee for her own safety.

## Enemies

### Xue Yang

Even after many years of living together, A-Qing never trusts Xue Yang, as she can see that he is suspicious of her from the start. He, in turn, finds her frustrating because she frequently eats his candy. After his identity is revealed, he eventually catches her by a stream of water to blind her and cut out her tongue before she dies. She curses him out until he removes her tongue.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Novel, Chapter 39
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Novel, Chapter 41
3. ↑ Novel, Chapter 40
Chapter 187 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

In a flashback to their time in the Cloud Recesses, Wei Wuxian fights Jin Zixuan, resulting in the end of the marriage contract between Jin Zixuan and Jiang Yanli. Later, during the Sunshot Campaign, Jiang Yanli makes extra soup for Jin Zixuan, but unbeknownst to her, a maid takes the credit. So when Jin Zixuan finds Jiang Yanli in his room, he accuses her of lying about the soup and advises her to respect herself more. After that, Jin Zixuan becomes interested in Jiang Yanli, but she stops expressing interest in him.

At Mount Baifeng, therefore, Wei Wuxian is displeased to see the two together. He presumes Madam Jin has engineered this, and remains hidden behind a bush with Lan Wangji.

Jin Zixuan invites Jiang Yanli to visit the Lanling Jin Clan's hunting grounds the next month, but Jiang Yanli declines. Jin Zixuan dismisses her, claiming he did not want to invite her anyways, and Jiang Yanli turns to leave.

Jin Zixuan reaches to stop her, and Wei Wuxian leaps between the two. He swears and tries to fight Jin Zixuan, and when Jin Zixuan produces Suihua, Lan Wangji blocks the blow with Bichen.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Jin Zixuan
* Jiang Yanli
* Lan Wangji
* Madam Jin (mentioned)

## Events

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

## Locations

* Cloud Recesses (flashback)
* Langya (flashback)
* Mount Baifeng

## Cultivation Tools

* Suihua
* Bichen

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua omits details on the soup incident, including the facts that Jin Zixuan had raised the maid to disciple status, and that after the truth came out, Wei Wuxian beat Jin Zixuan until Jiang Cheng and Jin Guangshan intervened.

The appearance of a deceased Measuring Snake is also cut from the manhua, though the manhua adds Wei Wuxian questioning the odd manner in which Jin Zixuan is walking.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 187
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Novel, Chapter 69
Chapter 237 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Jin Guangyao wraps a guqin string around Wei Wuxian's neck before commanding Lan Wangji to seal his spiritual powers. Wei Wuxian protests, but Jin Guangyao points out that Lan Wangji's life – Wei Wuxian – is in his hands.

After, Lan Wangji seals his sword and powers, Wei Wuxian says that he has something to say. Jin Guangyao tells him to wait, but Wei Wuxian insists that it cannot wait. Jin Guangyao then tells him to say it right then, and Wei Wuxian shouts out:

> Lan Wangji! Lan Zhan! Hanguang-Jun! Just now, I – I really wanted to sleep with you!
>
>

Amidst the stunned crowd, Jin Guangyao drops the guqin string. Wei Wuxian flings himself into Lan Wangji's arms. When he tries to repeat his words, Lan Xichen interrupts to suggest that now is neither the time nor place for those words.

A monk approaches Jin Guangyao to say that the item he seeks to dig up has been buried deep, and Jin Guangyao asks them to hurry. Rain and thunder begin, so Jin Guangyao tells everyone to enter the temple for shelter.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji
* Jin Guangyao
* Lan Xichen
* Jin Ling

## Locations

* Yunping City
* Guanyin Temple

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua omits Lan Xichen's warning that Wei Wuxian should not move once the guqin string is wrapped around his throat.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 237
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 99
Chapter 100 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

A-Qing emerges from hiding after Xiao Xingchen and Xue Yang. She kneels before Song Lan's body, shutting his eyes before promising to save Xiao Xingchen and cut Xue Yang into pieces so that he can never enter reincarnation again.

That night, A-Qing returns to her home and pretends that her red eyes are because someone called her ugly. She demands to know if she is ugly, and Xue Yang teases her that she is even uglier when she cries.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Song Lan
* Xue Yang
* Xiao Xingchen
* A-Qing

## Cultivation Abilities

* Empathy
* Corpse Poisoning
Chapter 20 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Jin Ling challenges the Heavenly Maiden to prove its power by sending the soul-stealing creature before him right then. Many cultivators echo his sentiments, but suddenly, another cultivator falls down, his soul stolen.

Wei Wuxian bursts into the cave, using all the items he has to illuminate the cave. He shouts for everyone to leave, and just then, the Heavenly Maiden's eyes turn red.

As everyone flees, Wei Wuxian finds Lan Sizhui and Lan Jingyi to request that they signal for Lan Wangji. They reply that they used up their signals in Mo Village and forgot to restock. Wei Wuxian realizes with distress that Jin Ling is still inside the temple.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Jin Ling
* Lan Sizhui
* Lan Jingyi
* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji (mentioned)

## Divergence from the Novel

In the novel, the cultivators realize the Heavenly Maiden is alive when she moves; in the manhua, her eyes merely turn red.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 20
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 9
Chapter 140 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Nie Mingjue asks where Wei Wuxian's sword is, and is stunned when Lan Wangji declares that he likely forgot it.

Lan Xichen then encourages his brother to speak with Wei Wuxian, but an argument breaks out between Wei Wuxian and Jin Zixuan after the latter apparently asked about Jiang Yanli. Jiang Cheng interrupts to mediate, and Wei Wuxian storms away. Watching the scene through Empathy, Wei Wuxian is embarrassed by his past behavior.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Jiang Cheng
* Nie Mingjue
* Lan Wangji
* Lan Xichen
* Jin Zixuan
* Jiang Yanli (mentioned)
* Jin Guangyao

## Cultivation Tools

* Suibian (mentioned)
* Sandu
* Clarity Bell
* Jade Token

## Divergence from the Novel

Although Wei Wuxian does react with amusement to overhear Lan Wangji suggest that he forgot his sword, he does not embrace him in the novel.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 140
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 49
A Wife in the Dream

"**A Wife in the Dream**" is the twenty-seventh episode of *Mo Dao Zu Shi Q*.

## Synopsis

Jiang Cheng scoffs and tosses aside a list of potential women for him to marry, only for Wei Wuxian to catch the list. Jiang Cheng asks why Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji are here, and Wei Wuxian replies that they are here to give advice.

Jiang Cheng dismisses the first woman on the list as "vulgar," the second as "spoiled," and the third as "not gentle enough." He declares that he is fine by himself, that he does not want another person to quarrel with, and that he prefers night-hunting anyways. Wei Wuxian and Jiang Cheng glare at each other before Lan Wangji drags Wei Wuxian away to rest.

When Jin Ling arrives to greet Jiang Cheng for the New Year, Jiang Cheng scolds his nephew. Jin Ling responds by telling Fairy not to be like Jiang Cheng, or no dog will want to have a baby with Fairy. Jiang Cheng watches with rage.

Under a pavilion, Jiang Cheng drunkenly declares that he can get any wife; he just does not want one. When falls asleep, he dreams of a wife he celebrates with. Wei Wuxian even compliments him on his excellent marriage before reminding him that he can have everything in a dream.

Jiang Cheng awakens to overhear Jin Ling leaving to night-hunt with Fairy. He promptly sneezes.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Jiang Cheng
* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji
* Jin Ling
* Fairy

## Cultivation Tools

* Suihua (mentioned)
* Clarity Bell

## Divergence from the Novel

This episode is loosely based on a "fact" published by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu on her Weibo, not the novel itself, in which Jiang Cheng is revealed to have been blacklisted by the female cultivators after three blind dates. Moreover, Mo Xiang Tong Xiu did write another Weibo in which Jiang Cheng has a wife who praises him, before he awakens to discover it has all been a dream.

## References

1. ↑ Mo Dao Zu Shi Q, Episode 27
2. ↑ "10 Strange Facts About Mo Dao Zu Shi"
3. ↑ Author's Weibo
Cangse Sanren

* Animation
* Audio Drama (CN)
* Web Series

**Cangse Sanren** (藏色散人, *Cángsè Sànrén*) was a pupil of the famous Baoshan Sanren, a rogue cultivator and the martial sister of Yanling Daoren and Xiao Xingchen. Despite having several suitors after leaving her teacher, she married the servant Wei Changze. She was the mother of Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji's mother-in-law.

## Appearance

She is described as having been beautiful. In Wei Wuxian's few memories of her, she was dressed in white.

## Personality

Based on information provided throughout the Novel, it is subtly implied that Cangse Sanren's personality is similar to that of her son Wei Wuxian's: outgoing, mischievous and straightforward. Wei Wuxian's few memories of her include the notion that she was always laughing.

She once shaved off Lan Qiren's goatee, and this same act is then repeated by her son Wei Wuxian when he was sent to the Cloud Recesses for his studies.

She seems to have been selfless in nature, as she taught her son that he should "remember the things others do for you, not the things you do for others. Only when people don’t hold so much in their hearts would they finally feel free.”

## History

Baoshan Sanren was known to take abandoned children up her mountain to learn cultivation, implying that Cangse Sanren had once been a street child. At some point, she left the celestial mountain and presumably, like all who departed Baoshan Sanren's mountain, she agreed to never return. According to Xiao Xingchen, her outstanding cultivation was well-known among Baoshan Sanren's disciples even after she departed.

At some point, she visited the Cloud Recesses. Lan Qiren's rule-following nearly cost Jiang Fengmian and Wei Changze their lives during a night-hunt, and Cangse Sanren shaved his beard in retaliation.

Jiang Fengmian fell in love with her, but she eloped with his servant Wei Changze. Unfortunately, the two of them were killed during a night-hunt while their son Wei Wuxian was still a small child.

## Animation Divergence

In the animation, Wei Wuxian inherited her eye shape and her personality.

## Trivia

* 藏 can have two different pronunciations: zàng and cáng.
* 散人 means "person of leisure"; while this tends to indicate people with no jobs or nothing to do with the world, it also contrasts rogue cultivators (Cangse and her teacher) with the rest of the Cultivation Clans.
	+ In modern times, the most famous "man of leisure" would be Luo Guanzhong, also known as Huhai-Sanren. He was attributed with authoring *Romance of the Three Kingdoms* and editing *Water Margin*, two out of the Four Classical Chinese Novels.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2  Novel, Chapter 40
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1  Novel, Chapter 66
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Author Interview
4. ↑  Novel, Chapter 113
5. ↑  Novel, Chapter 29
6. ↑ Novel, Chapter 56
7. ↑  Animation, Episode 21
Chapter 19 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

In the Temple of the Heavenly Maiden, Lan Sizhui and Lan Jingyi examine the Heavenly Maiden.

Jin Ling enters the temple, dismissing the statue as a simple natural stone formation that resembles a dancing woman, which has long been worshipped by the residents of Fojiao Town.

Elsewhere on Dafan Mountain, Wei Wuxian encounters a moaning man, who turns out to be the ghost of an old man with an injury to his head. At the sight, Wei Wuxian suddenly realizes that something is very wrong about their hunt for the soul-stealing entity.

He makes his way to the ancient tombs to inquire where the young masters from the Gusu Lan Clan and Lanling Jin Clan have gone. The Round-Faced Girl points him in the direction of the Heavenly Maiden's temple.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Lan Sizhui
* Lan Jingyi
* Jin Ling
* Wei Wuxian
* Little Apple
Chapter 38 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Wei Wuxian overturns Lan Wangji's boat to reveal Water Ghosts clinging to the underside of the boat. A disciple quickly suppresses them, and Wei Wuxian explains to Lan Xichen that the draft of Lan Wangji's boat was too low to be carrying only one person.

As they suppress more Water Ghosts, Lan Wangji asks Wei Wuxian the name of his sword. He is flabbergasted to learn that its name really is "Suibian," or "Whatever."

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji
* Lan Xichen

## Cultivation Tools

* Bichen
* Suibian
Chapter 141 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

In the Impure Realm, Lan Xichen plays Purification Tone to soothe Nie Mingjue's growing saber spirit. Jin Guangyao compliments his guqin skills, and Lan Xichen offers to teach him to play Purification Tone, typically a secret of the Gusu Lan Clan.

Sometime later, Lan Xichen becomes busy rebuilding the Cloud Recesses, so Jin Guangyao begins to play the guqin for Nie Mingjue. He arrives to find Nie Mingjue frustrated with Nie Huaisang's lack of saber work. Nie Mingjue threatens to burn his art, but Jin Guangyao advises a gentler approach.

Nie Mingjue asks if he's discerned exactly where his brother's heart lies. Jin Guangyao says he has, and that Nie Mingjue is the only person he cannot read.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Nie Mingjue
* Lan Xichen
* Jin Guangyao
* Nie Huaisang
* Wei Wuxian

## Locations

* Impure Realm
* Cloud Recesses (mentioned)

## Cultivation Abilities

* Empathy
* Purification Tone

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts Jin Guangyao's story of how his mother spent all of their money on scam cultivation books to prepare him to meet his father.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 141
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 49
6 Million Views

## 600 Million Views

"**600 Million Views**" is a celebratory short exclusive to the Japanese version of the audio drama. It was released to celebrate the audio drama receiving 600 million views.

## Synopsis

Lan Wangji thanks the audience for their support of the audio drama.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Lan Wangji

## Divergence from the Novel

This episode is unique to the Japanese audio drama.

## References

1. ↑ Audio Drama, "600 Million Views" 2023 Short
Chapter 245 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

As Jin Guangyao attempts to wipe away the bloody symbols of the Seal Breaking Array, Lan Xichen recovers his spiritual powers. He presses Shuoyue against Jin Guangyao's back, ordering him not to move.

Meanwhile, Su She attacks Wei Wuxian, only to have his sword Nanping cut in two by Lan Wangji's Bichen. Once Su She is also captured, Lan Xichen requests that Wei Wuxian send the Ghosts away.

Lan Wangji speculates that the ghosts died in a fire, and when Lan Xichen asks if he set the fire, Jin Guangyao refuses to speak. Wei Wuxian uses Empathy on a ghost to discover that the Guanyin Temple was built on the same land as the brothel in which Jin Guangyao was raised. As a youth, Jin Guangyao watches his mother Meng Shi stripped and thrown into the streets by a dissatisfied customer. Only one prostitute comes to her aid, shaming the onlookers and lending Meng Shi her robe.

Once Wei Wuxian explains the situation, Jin Guangyao admits setting the fire, but when Lan Xichen asks if it was to cover the traces of where he grew up, he responds evasively. Lan Xichen removes his sword, and Jin Guangyao asks if he will ask him why.

Lan Xichen responds that he always knew some of the things Jin Guangyao had done, but believed that he had his reasons. Now he has done too much, and Lan Xichen no longer trusts him.

Jin Guangyao falls to his knees, uttering, "Er-ge, I was wrong."

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Jin Guangyao
* Lan Xichen
* Su She
* Lan Wangji
* Wei Wuxian
* Anxin (ghost)
* Meng Shi (flashback)
* Sisi (flashback)
* Jiang Cheng

## Locations

* Yunping City
* Guanyin Temple

## Cultivation Abilities

* Seal Breaking Array
* Empathy

## Cultivation Tools

* Hensheng
* Shuoyue
* Nanping
* Bichen

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts much of the flashback, including Anxin's bullying of Meng Yao. In the novel, Meng Yao is knocked unconscious after the customer kicks him down the stairs; in the manhua, he is shown to be awake, helping Sisi escort his mother back inside. Moreover, in the novel, Wei Wuxian recognizes the helpful prostitute as Sisi during Empathy, but he does not mention it in the manhua.

The facts that the ghosts appear with fires that ignite on Jiang Cheng and Jin Ling's robes, and Jiang Cheng's comments that Jin Guangyao must have set the fire due to the ghosts' hatred of him, are also omitted.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 245
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Novel, Chapter 105
Baxia

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

**Baxia** (霸下, *Bàxià*) is Nie Mingjue's saber.

## Description

The body of the sword has a bright glare, and the blade itself is vaguely tinted in the red shade of blood.

## Use

During the Sunshot Campaign, Baxia decapitates Wen Xu in one blow.

After Nie Mingjue's capture by the Wen Clan, Jin Guangyao asserts that Wen Ruohan's immense spiritual power can break Baxia in one hit. After Jin Guangyao kills Wen Ruohan to save Nie Mingjue, Nie Mingjue then attempts to kill his former friend with Baxia.

## Saber Spirit

All Qinghe Nie Clan members who cultivate with the saber have eventually died of a qi deviation due to killing intent of the saber spirit.

Nie Mingjue and Baxia prove no exception, although his qi deviation is hastened by Jin Guangyao's use of Collection of Spirit Turmoil.

## Web Series Divergence

In the *Web Series*, Baxia's spirit becomes tainted by the Yin Tiger Tally, and serves as the source of Nie Mingjue's resentful energy, rather than Nie Mingjue's Fierce Corpse.

## Trivia

* Baxia is one of the names of the mythical Bixi, one of the nine sons of the Dragon King. Sculptures of Bixi are found at mausoleums and tombs.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1  Novel, Chapter 48
2. ↑  Novel, Chapter 49
3. ↑  Novel, Chapter 26
4. ↑  Novel, Chapter 64
5. ↑  Web Series, Episode 48
Chapter 198 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Confused, Lan Wangji asks why Wei Wuxian will not buy A-Yuan the toys. Lan Wangji then nervously asks A-Yuan which toys he wants, and half an hour later, A-Yuan clings to Lan Wangji's leg in thanks for the many toys he now owns.

Wei Wuxian invites Lan Wangji to eat at a restaurant. While A-Yuan plays with his toys, Lan Wangji orders spicy food for the table. Wei Wuxian notes that A-Yuan obeys Lan Wangji at once, but not him.

When Wei Wuxian asks for news from society, Lan Wangji informs him that there is a marriage between the Yunmeng Jiang Clan and the Lanling Jin Clan. Wei Wuxian pauses.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Wen Yuan
* Lan Wangji

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts Wen Yuan's imaginative play featuring two butterflies in love.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 198
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 74
Chapter 149 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Jiang Cheng scolds Wei Wuxian for his continued concern over Lan Wangji's limp.

Another disciple interrupts to explain that the Cloud Recesses were burned down the month before. Wen Xu, the eldest son of the Qishan Wen Clan forced the Gusu Lan Clan to burn down their own residence. The leader of the Lan Clan was heavily injured, and is possibly dead.

When Lan Wangji refused to allow the burning of the Library Pavilion, one of his legs was broken.

Jiang Cheng attempts to prevent Wei Wuxian from returning to carry Lan Wangji, when Wang Lingjiao approaches. However, just then, someone finds the entrance to a mysterious creature's cave.

Wen Chao drives the disciples to lead the way into the cave as flesh shields again. They eventually reach a pool underground. With no sign of any creature and with nowhere else to go, Wen Chao orders someone strung up and bled as bait.

Wang Lingjiao immediately suggests Mianmian, and Wen Chao orders her strung up.

Mianmian flees to hide behind Jin Zixuan and Lan Wangji. Wei Wuxian marvels that Jin Zixuan has "some nerve" after all.

Infuriated, Wen Chao orders Lan Wangji and Jin Zixuan killed. As they attempt to fight a larger number of armed disciples from the Qishan Wen Clan, Wen Chao confidently declares that "People like you really do deserve to be killed.”

Wei Wuxian answers:

> “All those who oppress others and do evil relying on the power of their clan should be killed. Not only that, they should be beheaded for tens of thousands to revile so that those to come would beware.”
>
>

Wen Chao erupts, but Wei Wuxian gleefully informs him that those are the words of his progenitor Wen Mao, written in the *Quintessence of the Wens.*

As Wei Wuxian continues to mock him, Wen Chao lunges outside Wen Zhuliu's range of protection. Wei Wuxian quickly seizes his sword and takes Wen Chao captive atop an islet in the pool.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Jiang Cheng
* Wen Xu (mentioned)
* Qingheng-Jun (mentioned)
* Lan Wangji
* Wang Lingjiao
* Wen Chao
* Wen Zhuliu
* Jin Zixuan
* Mianmian
* Wen Mao (mentioned)

## Events

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

## Locations

* Cloud Recesses (flashback)
* Mount Muxi

## Cultivation Tools

* Branding Iron
* *Quintessence of the Wens* (mentioned)

## Divergence from the Novel

Some of the details, such as Wen Xu's accusation against Qingheng-Jun, are cut from the description of the burning of the Cloud Recesses.

Wang Lingjiao is identified as Wen Chao's mistress, but her origins as a maid of Wen Chao's principal wife are cut, along with the elevation of her family as a result of her affair. Moreover, her reason for choosing Mianmian – Wen Chao's evident attraction and harassment of the girl – is not explained. In the novel, Wen Chao hesitates due to his desire for Mianmian; in the manhua, he immediately orders what Wang Lingjiao suggests.

Su She's attempt to hand Mianmian over to the Wens is also cut.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 149
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Novel, Chapter 52
Chapter 250 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Wei Wuxian whistles to lure Nie Mingjue to the coffin, wherein his Undead#Fierce Corpse can be sealed. He nearly succeeds, until Nie Huaisang screams. Nie Mingjue once again attacks Su She and Jin Guangyao. Su She throws Jin Guangyao in Lan Xichen's care while he battles Nie Mingjue.

Nie Mingjue kills Su She, much to Jin Guangyao's horror. Suddenly, Jiang Cheng calls out to Wei Wuxian. He throws Chenqing to his former shixiong. Now equipped with a better instrument than a whistle, Wei Wuxian duets with Lan Wangji's guqin to successfully lure luring Nie Mingjue into the coffin. He paints a Suppression Array with blood to seal him inside.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

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

## Locations

* Yunping City
* Guanyin Temple

## Cultivation Abilities

* Demonic Cultivation
* Suppression Array

## Cultivation Tools

* Chenqing
* Wangji
* Nanping

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua omits Lan Xichen's warning to Wei Wuxian that Mo Xuanyu's body is an even closer relative of Jin Guangyao than Jin Ling, and Lan Wangji's assurance that he will be fine. Moreover, Su She's brilliant move against Nie Mingjue in going for the stitches around his neck is cut.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 250
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 107
3. ↑ Novel, Chapter 108
Chapter 196 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

At the Burial Mounds, Jiang Cheng inquires if Wei Wuxian plans on staying there for a long time. Wei Wuxian reassures him that he will sneak back often. Jiang Cheng notes that, contrary to the cultivation world's assumptions, the Wens present are mostly the weak, elderly, women, and children.

Wei Wuxian shows Jiang Cheng Wen Ning's Fierce Corpse, and explains that he intends restore his consciousness. Jiang Cheng attempts to attack Wen Ning with Sandu, and Wei Wuxian reminds him that Wen Qing and Wen Ning saved them after the massacre of Lotus Pier. Jiang Cheng retorts that the world will view him as a crooked, dangerous man, and that there is no precedent for continuing down this path without trouble. When Wei Wuxian says that he will set the precedent, Jiang Cheng says that if Wei Wuxian protects the Wens, he will not be able to protect his shixiong.

The two arrange for a duel three days later, and Wei Wuxian is declared to have officially defected from the Yunmeng Jiang Clan.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Jiang Cheng
* Wei Wuxian
* Wen Yuan
* Granny Wen
* Wen Ning (deceased)
* Wen Chao (mentioned)

## Events

* Freeing of the Qishan Wen Clan remnants from Qiongqi Path (mentioned)
* Massacre of Lotus Pier (mentioned)

## Locations

* Burial Mounds
* Lotus Pier (mentioned)
* Yiling

## Cultivation Tools

* Talismans
* Sandu
* Clarity Bell

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts the moment Wen Yuan clings to Jiang Cheng's leg, along with Wei Wuxian's reminder that Wen Ning also helped return the bodies of Jiang Fengmian and Yu Ziyuan to them.

## Trivia

Chapter 196 is the second manhua chapter to be titled with the Yunmeng Jiang Clan's motto, "Attempt the impossible." The first was Chapter 160.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 196
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 73
Chapter 26 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

To Wei Wuxian's astonishment, Lan Wangji responds to his attempts to disgust him by declaring that he will take Wei Wuxian back to the Cloud Recesses, the residence of the Gusu Lan Clan.

Once outside the entrance to the Cloud Recesses, Wei Wuxian clings to his donkey and cries loudly.

Wei Wuxian is aghast that over a thousand rules have been added to the Gusu Lan Clan's Wall of Discipline, as there are now over four thousand rules to follow. Lan Jingyi scolds him for crying, citing the rule that noise is prohibited, but Lan Wangji simply instructs the juniors to let him cry and then to drag him inside.

Wei Wuxian's bawling is interrupted by the arrival of Lan Xichen, Lan Wangji's elder brother and the leader of the Gusu Lan Clan.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Lan Wangji
* Wei Wuxian
* Jiang Cheng
* Little Apple
* Lan Jingyi
* Lan Sizhui
* Lan Xichen

## Locations

* Dafan Mountain
* Cloud Recesses

## Cultivation Tools

* Wall of Discipline
* Liebing
Chapter 151 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Enraged, Jiang Cheng attempts to strike Wang Lingjiao, but Wen Chao shouts for Wen Zhuliu to rescue her first. The Wens mount their swords and fly out of the caves.

Jin Zixuan fumes once they realize that the Wens cut the vines needed for the sword-less disciples to climb out, before blocking the entrance.

The disciples realize that their parents cannot rescue them, as they believe them to still be in Qishan. Wei Wuxian jokes that he has cooked meat for food, annoying Jiang Cheng.

Mianmian bursts into tears, apologizing over and over. Wei Wuxian insists that he was hurt, and teases that she should comfort him instead. He then tells Jiang Cheng to stop carrying him, as it is not as if his "leg is broken."

Lan Wangji notes the remark before declaring that there is a second exit, as there were no maple trees by the entrance, yet the surface of the pool has ample maple leaves.

Wei Wuxian uses a torch to distract the tortoise while Jiang Cheng searches for the exit.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wen Zhuliu
* Wen Chao
* Jiang Cheng
* Wang Lingjiao
* Jin Zixuan
* Wei Wuxian
* Mianmian
* Lan Wangji

## Divergence from the Novel

In the novel, Lan Wangji's reaction to the broken leg remark is not shown.

In the novel, Wei Wuxian and Jiang Cheng investigate the water because the disciples of the Yunmeng Jiang Clan are more adept swimmers than most cultivators; in the manhua, Jiang Cheng is simply said to be the best swimmer.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 151
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Novel, Chapter 53
Chapter 15 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

As Wei Wuxian explores Dafan Mountain, cries for help ring out. He hurries to the scene to see that the rural clan he encountered by the well has been caught in Immortal-Binding Nets.

A boy from the wealthy Lanling Jin Clan appears. Exasperated to have only caught humans, the boy claims that he will let them out after the spirit-stealing creature is caught, should he even remember.

Recognizing the danger, the Round-Faced Girl begins to cry. At the sound, his donkey rushes forward, revealing Wei Wuxian.

The boy reacts with shock and disgust, asking Mo Xuanyu if he went crazy after being sent back. Wei Wuxian realizes with surprise that Mo Xuanyu's father is actually Jin Guangshan, the licentious former clan leader of the Lanling Jin Clan. In fact, Jin Guangshan was so amorous that he supposedly died during an orgy. Ironically, he was also the second-most-prominent leader in the Siege of the Burial Mounds that killed Wei Wuxian.

The boy insults Wei Wuxian as a disgusting lunatic, and Wei Wuxian finally retorts by asking if he had a mother to teach him. The chapter ends with the boy's hands tightening around his bow.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Little Apple
* Round-Faced Girl
* Jin Ling
* Mo Xuanyu (mentioned)
* Jin Guangshan (mentioned)

## Events

* Night-Hunt on Dafan Mountain
* First Siege of the Burial Mounds (mentioned)

## Divergence from the Novel

Mentions of Mo Xuanyu's sexuality are omitted.
Chapter 186 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Wei Wuxian removes his blindfold only to find that the person who kissed him is nowhere to be found. His legs shake from shock and embarrassment, and he notices that the peony given to him by Jiang Yanli is gone.

Wei Wuxian begins to search the nearby area for the one who kissed him. To his alarm, he finds Lan Wangji viciously attacking trees with Bichen. When Wei Wuxian tries to learn what is wrong, Lan Wangji simply tells him to "go away." However, Wei Wuxian cannot resist asking Lan Wangji if he had kissed anyone before, much to Lan Wangji's embarrassment. When Lan Wangji returns the question, Wei Wuxian proudly lies that he has lots of experience, to Lan Wangji's displeasure.

They are interrupted by the approach of Jin Zixuan and Jiang Yanli. Wei Wuxian forces Lan Wangji behind bushes with him.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji
* Jin Zixuan
* Jiang Yanli
Articulate

"**Articulate**" is the thirty-fourth episode of the Gacha Episodes.

## Synopsis

Xue Yang tells Xiao Xingchen that his kind manner of speaking will not work with vendors and that A-Qing will laugh if she hears how much he spent for potatoes. He offers to speak instead.

When the vendor refuses his price, Xue Yang threatens to flip his stall over, claiming that it would be justice for the people. The vendor agrees to Xue Yang's price.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Xue Yang
* Xiao Xingchen
* A-Qing (mentioned)

## Divergence from the Novel

In the novel, vendors often cheat Xiao Xingchen out of good produce by taking advantage of his blindness, and Xue Yang eventually intervenes. In this episode, Xue Yang intervenes because Xiao Xingchen's kind manners have led to him agreeing to a price that is too high.

## References

1. ↑ Audio Drama, Gacha Episodes, Episode 34
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 40
A-Ding

* Manhua
* Web Series

**A-Ding** (阿丁, *Ā-Dīng*) is a servant under the service of the Mo family.

## Appearance

Her appearance is not described in the Novel.

## History

After being resurrected into Mo Xuanyu's body, Wei Wuxian witnesses A-Ding flirting with her fellow servant A-Tong, while they discussed the dangerous situation with the fierce corpses around Mo Village.

Later that evening, after the death of Mo Ziyuan, A-Ding assists the distressed Madam Mo and gives A-Tong a stern look until he assists Madam Mo's husband. She later expresses concern when A-Tong strangles himself to death for the Demonic Left Arm.

A-Ding is the first person to notice that A-Tong's arm had vanished, providing Wei Wuxian the key to deciphering the identity of the unknown creature attacking them.

She eventually passes out from shock and grief.

## Relationships

### A-Tong

The two have a flirtatious relationship, and A-Ding is horrified at his demise.

### Madam Mo

A-Ding seems to have been a competent servant for her mistress, as she helps the grieving woman back up after her husband pushes her. Once Madam Mo's husband dies, Wei Wuxian passes the unconscious Madam Mo to A-Ding, who comes running to assist her.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2  Novel, Chapter 3
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1  Novel, Chapter 4
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3  Novel, Chapter 5
Chapter 160 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Wei Wuxian awakens in his own room at Lotus Pier. Jiang Yanli sits by his bedside, and Jiang Cheng promptly enters with the soup that Jiang Yanli has prepared.

Jiang Cheng informs him that it took five days to reach Yunmeng from Mount Muxi on foot, and another two to return and unblock the cave while evading the Wens.

Wei Wuxian devours the soup, though he expresses concern when Jiang Cheng confirms that Lan Wangji has returned to Gusu.

Jiang Fengmian enters, and Wei Wuxian learns that the Qishan Wen Clan has been too busy celebrating Wen Chao's triumph over the Xuanwu of Slaughter to return their swords.

Aghast, he insists that Lan Wangji killed it, but Jiang Fengmian replies that Lan Wangji said that Wei Wuxian killed it. After Wei Wuxian tells them the entire story, Jiang Cheng concludes that they both killed it, and should both receive credit.

Wei Wuxian attempts to cheer Jiang Cheng up by saying he wishes his shidi had been in the cave with him instead of the taciturn Lan Wangji. Jiang Cheng retorts that boredom served him right, as he should not have intervened in the fight.

Jiang Fengmian cuts his son off, and asks if he knows what is wrong. He insists that if Jiang Cheng feels otherwise, Jiang Cheng must not truly understand the motto of the Yunmeng Jiang Clan.

Yu Ziyuan bursts in, asking why it matters, since Wei Ying understands the motto. Yu Ziyuan accuses Wei Wuxian of bringing great trouble to their clan, and her insists that Wen Chao could not actually dare hurt Lan Wangji and Jin Zixuan.

She drags Jiang Cheng between herself and Jiang Fengmian, demanding to know if Jiang Fengmian remembers that Jiang Cheng is his son. She accuses Jiang Fengmian of favoring Wei Wuxian, and adds that, due to his favoritism, outsiders gossip that Wei Wuxian is actually Jiang Fengmian's biological son.

Jiang Fengmian shouts her name, and the two depart, arguing bitterly.

Jiang Cheng storms away, and Wei Wuxian hastily follows despite his weakened state.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

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

## Events

* Night-Hunt of the Xuanwu of Slaughter (mentioned)

## Locations

* Lotus Pier
* Mount Muxi (mentioned)
Chapter 125 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Lan Xichen says that Lan Wangji has already told him everything. Wei Wuxian muses that the Gravedigger has familiarity with the Gusu Lan Clan techniques, meaning he was either a former member or is intelligent enough to remember every move. The person also knows the mystery of the Stone Castles, and must have a complicated history with Nie Mingjue – someone like description Lan Xichen and Nie Mingjue's third sworn brother, Jin Guangyao.

Lan Xichen insists that Jin Guangyao would not do such a thing. Moreover, he has never shown signs of cultivating or using the technique necessary for a Transportation Talisman.

Lan Wangji points out that he could have an accomplice, but Lan Xichen maintains that he trusts the person Jin Guangyao has always been.

However, Wei Wuxian also recalls that Nie Mingjue's death occurred just as tensions rose with the Lanling Jin Clan, and wonders if there is more to it than a simple qi deviation.

The next month, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji accompany Lan Xichen to Golden Carp Tower for the Lanling Jin Clan Discussion Conference. Upon their arrival, Jiang Cheng approaches to sarcastically inquire the identity of the young man accompanying Lan Wangji.

Just then, Jin Guangyao emerges with Jin Ling to personally greet his sworn brother.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Gravedigger (mentioned)
* Jin Guangyao (flashback)
* Lan Xichen
* Lan Wangji
* Nie Mingjue (flashback)
* Su She (mentioned)
* Nie Huaisang (mentioned)
* Jiang Cheng
* Jin Guangyao
* Jin Ling

## Events

* Discoveries in Yi City (mentioned)
* Death of Nie Mingjue (mentioned)
* Discussion Conferences

## Locations

* Tanzhou
* Mo Village (mentioned)
* Yi City (mentioned)
* Stone Castles (mentioned)
* Golden Carp Tower

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts Wei Wuxian's insistence that he too does not have a poor opinion of Jin Guangyao, knowing that he always treats people with kindness and humility.

The murals along Lanling are also cut from the manhua; notably, despite his status as clan leader, Jin Guangyao broke tradition to keep his deceased brother Jin Zixuan's murals as prominent as his own.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 125
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 46
3. ↑ Novel, Chapter 47
Accompanying You to Sleep: Lan Qiren

* Cover (CN)
* Cover (JP)

"**Accompanying You to Sleep: Lan Qiren**" is an extra episode from Season 1 of the audio drama.

## Synopsis

Lan Qiren reads a list of the Gusu Lan Clan's rules, from the second part of "Conduct." The rules include:

* The writings of virtuous sages instill sincerity and filial piety
* Be prudent in your words and actions and commit to an elegant disposition
* To take the name of the holy temple is to commit to the teachings of the sage
* Combine the dual teachings, and be aware of all prohibitions
* The benevolent forbid bloodshed
* The righteous forbid larceny
* The respectful forbid unscrupulousness
* The wise forbid inebriation
* The believers forbid presumptions
* Rest at the *hai* hour (9 pm)
* Rise at the *mao* hour (5 am)
* Do not be picky with your food
* Do not indulge in wine
* Do not have improper standing posture
* Do not have improper sitting posture
* Do not have more than three helpings at mealtimes
* Do not create a ruckus
* Do not move impetuously
* Do not ridicule others
* Do not be indecisive
* Do not engage in blows
* Do not kill livestock within the Cloud Recesses
* Restrain your joy
* Restrain your woe
* Do not submit to anger
* Do not submit to miserliness
* Do not steal
* Do not deceive
* Do not flatter
* Do not curry favor
* Do not quail before the strong
* Do not tyrannize the weak
* Do not give in to carnal desires
* Do not indulge in merry-making
* Do not be licentious
* Do not hurt people with malicious words
* Do not disrespect your elders
* Do not neglect young ones
* Do not be conceited
* Do not denigrate others in self-praise
* Do not spout empty words
* Do not wallow in luxuries
* Do not abuse your power
* Do not mix public and private affairs
* Do not breach others' trust in you
* Do not estrange others from your cohort
* Do not rashly accuse others
* Do not let rumors spread and become truth
* Do not talk about others behind their back
* The teachings of the Gusu Lan Clan are regular and punctual
* Teaching begins in childhood
* Hold your strides steady
* Conduct yourself with good etiquette

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Lan Qiren

## References

1. ↑ Audio Drama, Season 1, "Accompanying You to Sleep: Lan Qiren" Extra
Chapter 146 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Jiang Cheng also demands an explanation, and Lan Xichen explains that Lan Wangji has been investigating a Demonic Left Arm since Mo Village, only to determine that the severed body parts belonged to Nie Mingjue.

Nie Huaisang faints, and Jin Guangyao shouts in anger. After Lan Xichen explains that the clues have disappeared without finding the head, Jin Guangyao surmises that they investigated him, believing it to be in his treasure vault.

As Wei Wuxian marvels at his acting abilities, suddenly, Jin Guangyao asks "Mo Xuanyu" if he lied to Lan Wangji.

Su She explains Mo Xuanyu's sordid history, and scoffs at why Lan Wangji would keep such a person by his side.

Jin Guangyao says that he will not bring up the past, but asks if Mo Xuanyu was involved in Qin Su's death. He attacks with Hensheng, but Bichen blocks the blow. Multiple other swords fly towards him, and Wei Wuxian grabs Suibian to defend himself.

Suddenly, Jin Guangyao shouts that he is the Yiling Patriarch. He explains that Suibian sealed itself after Wei Wuxian's death. Only the real Wei Wuxian, therefore, can draw the sword.

Jin Ling insists that he cannot be Wei Wuxian, as Jiang Cheng once struck him with Zidian without expelling his soul. Jin Guangyao replies by musing musing that Mo Xuanyu once read the Sacrificial Ritual in his treasure vault. The ritual offers a body to an evil spirit; as it does not seize a body, it does not count as a possession.

The crowd begins to shout that Wei Wuxian must be responsible for the tragedies – both Qin Su's death and Nie Mingjue's dismemberment.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Jiang Cheng
* Lan Xichen
* Nie Mingjue (mentioned)
* Jin Guangyao
* Qin Su (deceased)
* Wei Wuxian
* Nie Huaisang
* Lan Wangji
* Su She
* Mo Xuanyu (mentioned)
* Jin Ling

## Events

* Night-Hunt on Dafan Mountain (mentioned)

## Locations

* Golden Carp Tower
* Dafan Mountain (mentioned)

## Cultivation Tools

* Hensheng
* Suibian
* Bichen
* Zidian (mentioned)

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts the mention that Wei Wuxian also summoned Wen Ning on Dafan Mountain. Additionally, the damning fact that Suibian had sealed itself was not revealed until after Mo Xuanyu's potential sacrifice – and the lack of ability to prove it – was discussed.

In the novel, although Wei Wuxian presumed that everyone would think he was enacting Mo Xuanyu's revenge with Qin Su, only Jin Guangyao did aloud. Additionally, Wei Wuxian was not accused of involvement in Nie Mingjue's dismemberment.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 146
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Novel, Chapter 50