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Body-Locking Spell

* Manhua
* MDZS Q

The **Body-Locking Spell** paralyzes a person's body, making it extremely difficult for them to move.

## Use

When Lan Wangji catches Wei Wuxian trying to steal his jade token in order to escape the Cloud Recesses, Wei Wuxian throws himself on top of Lan Wangji in a last-ditch attempt to disgust Lan Wangji into kicking him out. In response, Lan Wangji uses the Body-Locking Spell to keep Wei Wuxian's body in place for the rest of the night.

After the first time Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji drink together in Yueyang, Lan Wangji suddenly drags both himself and Wei Wuxian to bed at nine in the evening – the time for the Gusu Lan Clan disciples to rest. Lan Wangji stops Wei Wuxian's escape by using the Body-Locking Spell once again.

While it is not confirmed if it is the same technique, Jin Guangyao uses a similar move on Qin Su by pressing certain meridians to render certain parts of her body immobile.

## Audio Drama Divergence

While the technique is never given a name in the novel, the audio drama has Wei Wuxian refer to it as the Body-Locking Spell a few times.

A month after the events at Mo Village, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji decide to take refuge in an inn for the night. After Wei Wuxian tries to annoy Lan Wangji multiple times by insisting they sleep on the same bed, Lan Wangji forces Wei Wuxian to stop by casting both the Silence Spell and the Body-Locking Spell.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1  Novel, Chapter 12
2. ↑  Novel, Chapter 31
3. ↑  Novel, Chapter 47
4. ↑  Audio Drama, Season 1, Episode 10
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1  Audio Drama, Season 3, "Sleeping Together"
Chapter 34 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

During his month of copying, Wei Wuxian decides to seek amusement from Lan Wangji. He calls him repeatedly, but only the use of his birth name, "Lan Zhan," provokes a response.

Wei Wuxian attempts to apologize, but without sincerity. Lan Wangji 's only response is to tell him to put his leg back on the floor.

Undeterred, Wei Wuxian continues to pester him, drawing a vividly realistic portrait of his face. Still, Lan Wangji refuses to take the portrait.

When Lan Wangji re-opens the text he was reading, he is appalled at what he sees.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji
* Lan Qiren (mentioned)

## Divergence from the Novel

Lan Wangji's frequent use of the Silence Spell on Wei Wuxian is cut from the manhua.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 34
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 15
Caiyi Town

* Animation
* Manhua
* Web Series

**Caiyi Town** (彩衣镇, *Cǎiyī Zhèn*) is a waterfront town in the Gusu region, located approximately 10 kilometers (20 里 lǐ) from the Cloud Recesses. It is connected by a waterway to Biling Lake.

## Appearance

Wei Wuxian describes the town as either densely covered by a net of rivers, or dwellings packed on either side of the web-like water paths. The houses have white walls and grey roofs, and the rivers are filled with boats carring baskets and people. On the banks, many goods are sold, including flowers, fruits, bamboo crafts, pastries, tea, and silk. Additionally, there is a Hunan cuisine restaurant in the town, whose spicy food Wei Wuxian adores.

## Waterborne Abyss

The Gusu Lan Clan is asked to help the town purge a recent plague of water ghosts. After catching over a dozen ghosts despite none of the townspeople recalling any recent drownings, Lan Xichen and Lan Wangji lead several disciples to investigate, including Su She and visiting guest disciples Wei Wuxian and Jiang Cheng.

Upon reaching Biling Lake, the ghouls are revealed to have appeared from a Waterborne Abyss. Lan Xichen surmises that they have been driven downstream into the lake by the Qishan Wen Clan after their cultivators fails to purge the abyss.

Thirteen years after Wei Wuxian's death, the Waterborne Abyss has long since been purged, and the town once again thrives.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2  Novel, Chapter 16
2. ↑  Novel, Chapter 126
3. ↑  Novel, Chapter 17
4. ↑  Novel, Chapter 113
Chapter 116 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

The drunken Lan Wangji blocks his ears, refusing to listen to Wei Wuxian. Wen Ning is shocked to hear that he is drunk. Wei Wuxian urges Wen Ning to leave and rest himself.

Before taking Lan Wangji back inside, Wei Wuxian cannot resist asking for his forehead ribbon. Lan Wangji takes it off and gives it to him. Wei Wuxian is surprised to find it an ordinary ribbon.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji
* Wen Ning
Chapter 214 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

As the bloody fierce corpse advances towards Wei Wuxian, Lan Wangji stands before him with Bichen raised. Wei Wuxian, however, seems to recognize the corpse and tells him to wait.

The corpse lets out a roar, and more corpses emerge from the Blood Pool. Jin Ling recalls all of the corpses were destroyed during the First Siege of the Burial Mounds, but Clan Leader Ouyang reveals that the members of the Qishan Wen Clan were thrown into the pool after being killed.

The corpse of an old woman approaches Lan Sizhui, who wonders why he is not afraid. The woman reaches for him, only to turn at the last minute and attack one of the fierce corpses under control of the Yin Tiger Tally. Meanwhile, Wen Ning begins to call to the corpses, asking if they are his family.

Half an hour later, the bloody fierce corpses have defeated the attacking fierce corpses. Wei Wuxian recognizes Uncle Four, the old woman as Granny Wen, and the rest as the other members of the Wen Clan he once protected. He and Lan Wangji bow in thanks to the corpses, who bow in return before collapsing to ash.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji
* Lan Sizhui
* Lan Jingyi
* Jin Ling
* Ouyang Zizhen
* Clan Leader Ouyang
* Granny Wen (fierce corpse)
* Wen Ning
* Uncle Four (fierce corpse)

## Events

* Second Siege of the Burial Mounds
* First Siege of the Burial Mounds (mentioned)

## Cultivation Tools

* Spirit-Attraction Flag
* Bichen
Chapter 132 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Jin Guangyao advises Qin Su to stop thinking of it, but she cannot. He begs her to tell him who wrote her the letter, but Qin Su refuses. He insists he sought her sincerely "back then," before adding that even though he did not kill Jin Rusong, he had to die, and could only die. Qin Su slaps him.

Jin Guangyao promises to send her to visit her father Qin Cangye after the conference. He taps several meridians to leave Qin Su limp in his arms, and takes her into a secret room via a bronze mirror. Wei Wuxian follows.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Qin Su
* Jin Guangyao
* Jin Rusong (mentioned)
* Qin Cangye (mentioned)
* Wei Wuxian

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua omits several details about Qin Su and Jin Guangyao's relationship – his vows that he really wanted to cherish, respect, and love her, as well as his gratitude that she never spoke ill of his mother. The manhua also cuts Wei Wuxian's astonishment that he can still think of the Discussion Conference.

In the novel, Qin Su does not have the chance to ask what he is doing before Jin Guangyao seals her meridians.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 132
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Novel, Chapter 47
Chapter 228 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Wei Wuxian asks Lan Wangji to release his finger, only for Lan Wangji to bite down harder. When he finally releases the finger, Lan Wangji lunges forth to stab the floor with Bichen.

Wei Wuxian warns him that he will have to pay for it, and when Lan Wangji raises his sword again, hastily intervenes by wrapping his arms around Lan Wangji's waist. Lan Wangji drops Bichen, and Wei Wuxian scolds him for throwing it around. He notes with irony that in the past, Lan Wangji was always the one to scold him for his behavior, and reflects that he loves the drunken Lan Wangji.

Wei Wuxian teases that Lan Wangji will have to pay for the robes he tore, and Lan Wangji promptly hands him his money pouch. He tells Wei Wuxian to keep it, but when Wei Wuxian exults that he is rich, Lan Wangji snatches the pouch back. Wei Wuxian tells him to look at him, and they exchange a deep glance before Wei Wuxian suggests another game.

Although Wei Wuxian wishes to ask him more questions, Lan Wangji has other plans. He pulls Wei Wuxian outside and, to Wei Wuxian's astonishment, breaks into a chicken coop.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji
Chapter 177 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Inside the cottage, Wei Wuxian reflects on the stories of the Gusu Lan Clan, thinking that despite their strict rules, many of its clan are quite romantic.

Wei Wuxian examines Lan Wangji's carefully dried herb peony bookmark. He comments that Lan Xichen has received quite a shock. Lan Wangji expresses confidence that now that Lan Xichen has seen evidence, he will not tolerate it.

Wei Wuxian silently wonders why Lan Wangji keeps Emperor's Smile in his room. When he drinks the alcohol, however, he discovers that there is only water inside. These are in fact the same jars he switched out for water upon his first days in the Cloud Recesses.

When Wei Wuxian awakens the next morning, Lan Wangji's Jade Token alerts them to an intruder in the Cloud Recesses. The two venture over to the Hanshi, where Lan Xichen permits them to observe his conversation with the intruder: Jin Guangyao.

Jin Guangyao slides the Jade Token across the table. Although Lan Xichen had once given it to him to travel freely into the Cloud Recesses, he says that since it has failed, it is time to return it.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

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

## Divergence from the Novel

In the novel, Lan Wangji has saved an entire dried peony as a bookmark; in the manhua, it is simply a petal.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 177
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 65
Chapter 229 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Wei Wuxian futilely attempts to stop Lan Wangji from breaking into a chicken coop. With a serious expression, Lan Wangji gifts him a chicken and takes another for himself. After leaving, Lan Wangji leaps into a tree to steal a pile of jujubes.

Wei Wuxian realizes that Lan Wangji is acting out the mischief Wei Wuxian told him he committed as a youth. When Lan Wangji returns with his stolen fruit, Wei Wuxian commends him, and Lan Wangji basks in the praise. He gives the jujubes to Wei Wuxian, insisting they are all for him.

Suddenly, Lan Wangji throws the jujubes at Wei Wuxian and takes back the chicken, saying he will give no more. Wei Wuxian grabs his forehead ribbon, and Lan Wangji tells him not to pull it. Wei Wuxian wonders if he is really angry, as he never stopped him from touching the ribbon before.

Deciding to play along, Wei Wuxian begs for this chicken again, and Lan Wangji bestows it upon him once more. He then uses Bichen to etch "Lan Wangji was here" into a wall, surrounded by two kissing figures.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Lan Wangji
* Wei Wuxian

## Locations

* Yunping City
* Lotus Pier (mentioned)
* Yunmeng (mentioned)

## Divergence from the Novel

This chapter omits Lan Wangji scaring a guard dog away from Wei Wuxian.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 229
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 94
Animation

## Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation

The **Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation** (魔道祖师, *Mó Dào Zǔ Shī;* also: *The Founder of Diabolism*) is the animated adaptation (*donghua*) of the Chinese xianxia novel of the same name written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu.

The series' development was announced on Weibo on April 1, 2017, and the first season aired on Tencent Video from July 9, 2018 to October 6, 2018; the second season started aired from August 3, 2019 to August 31, 2019. A third season was confirmed in the final episode of the second season, and a chibi series, (魔道祖师Q; *Mó Dào Zǔ Shī* Q) aired in between, from July 31 2020 to January 30, 2021. The final season aired August 7, 2021 to October 23, 2021.

## Synopsis

The Wen Clan's rampage caused untold sufferings, and the other cultivation clans launched the "Sunshot Campaign" to join forces against the Wen Clan. Although Wei Wuxian, the Yiling Patriarch, had made great contributions to overthrowing the Wens, he was stigmatized and punished because he was considered too powerful and dangerous. He was persecuted by ten thousand people.

Thirteen years later, Wei Wuxian was brought back by a sacrificual ritual, and has met again with old acquaintances such as Lan Wangji from the Gusu Lan Clan and Jiang Cheng from the Yunmeng Jiang Clan. The mysteries of Wei Wuxian's past remain, and conflicts in the cultivation world have resurfaced - all of which began from when they were all once youths.

## Cast

### Gusu Lan Clan

 Lan Sizhui | Chengzhang Taikang
 Lan Jingyi | Wang Chenguang
 Lan Qiren | Liu Cong

### Yunmeng Jiang Clan

 Jiang Yanli | Li Shimeng
 Jiang Fengmian | Tang Shuiyu
 Yu Ziyuan | Ji Guanlin
 Jinzhu and Yinzhu | Yi Xing (Jinzhu)
Xu Xu (Yinzhu)

### Qishan Wen Clan

 Wen Qing | Qiao Shiyu
 Wen Ruohan | Yan Ming
 Wen Chao | Liang Xiaoqiang
 Wen Zhuliu | Hu Yajie

### Others

#### Cultivators from Other Clans

 Wang Lingjiao | Qiu Qiu
 Clan Leader Yao | Zhang Lei

#### Non-Cultivators

 Madam Mo | Liao Jing
 A-Tong | Zhang Fuzheng

#### Yi City

 Song Lan | Liu Kang
 Xiao Xingchen | Qian Wenqing
 Xue Yang | Wai Wai

## Trivia

* Though the original novel mixes elements from multiple Ancient Chinese time periods, the animation uses an era-type name Xuanzheng, along with indication of year according to the Chinese sexagenary cycle, to date events in the book.
* As the largest sponsor for the donghua, ice cream company Cornetto has used their Chinese name 可爱多 (*Kě'ài duō*), meaning "A lot cuter," as a tagline for the donghua.
Asking the Zither

"**Asking the Zither**" (问琴, *Wèn Qín*) is the first ending theme song of the animation. It was performed by Yin Lin.

## Lyrics

* Hanzi
* Pinyin
* English

跨千山踏遍万水

月下琴瑟凝结成霜

魂歌散轻风度思量

天子笑醉一场

花开花谢落叶满窗

雅正端方亦沧桑

乱必出剑起避尘气如霜

曲终人散意未央

弹指间倾百花香

玉兔姑苏藏年华落

是谁人忘却谁心伤

夜未央冷泉荡漾

心事伴过往

奏一曲回眸一笑似梦一场

花开花谢落叶满窗

雅正端方亦沧桑

乱必出剑起避尘气如霜

曲终人散意未央

弹指间倾百花香

玉兔姑苏藏年华落

是谁人忘却谁心伤

夜未央冷泉荡漾

心事伴过往

奏一曲回眸一笑似梦一场

Kuà qiān shān tà biàn wàn shuǐ

Yuè xià qín sè níng jié chéng shuāng

Hún gē sàn qīng fēng dù sī liàng

Tiān zi xiào zuì yī chǎng

Huā kāi huā xiè luò yè mǎn chuāng

Yǎ zhèng duān fāng yì cāng sāng

Luàn bì chū jiàn qǐ bì chén qì rú shuāng

Qū zhōng rén sàn yì wèi yāng

Dàn zhǐ jiān qīng bǎi huā xiāng

Yù tù gū sū cáng nián huá luò

Shì shéi rén wàng què shéi xīn shāng

Yè wèi yāng lěng quán dàng yàng

Xīn shì bàn guò wǎng

Zòu yī qū huí móu yī xiào shì mèng yī chǎng

Huā kāi huā xiè luò yè mǎn chuāng

Yǎ zhèng duān fāng yì cāng sāng

Luàn bì chū jiàn qǐ bì chén qì rú shuāng

Qū zhōng rén sàn yì wèi yāng

Dàn zhǐ jiān qīng bǎi huā xiāng

Yù tù gū sū cáng nián huá luò

Shì shéi rén wàng què shéi xīn shāng

Yè wèi yāng lěng quán dàng yàng

Xīn shì bàn guò wǎng

Zòu yī qū huí móu yī xiào shì mèng yī chǎng

Over the mountains, across the seas

Under the moon, frost sweeps over my zither

The requiem fades as I whisper my thoughts to the wind

A cup of Emperor's Smile for a drunken reverie

Flowers bloom and wilt, fallen leaves gather

Maintaining grace and virtue with a desolated heart

Arisen from chaos, my sword soars out like a chilling gale

The music ends and crowds disperse, but my sentiments linger

Moments flash by, spring blossoms return

Rabbits leap in the Cloud Recesses, years go by

Who still remembers these unrequited feelings?

The night is tender, cold springs ripple

Memories surface in my reflections

I play a song, you smile once more in my dreams

Flowers bloom and wilt, fallen leaves gather

Maintaining grace and virtue with a desolated heart

Arisen from chaos, my sword soars out like a chilling gale

The music ends and crowds disperse, but my sentiments linger

Moments flash by, spring blossoms return

Rabbits leap in the Cloud Recesses, years go by

Who still remembers these unrequited feelings?

The night is tender, cold springs ripple

Memories surface in my reflections

I play a song, you smile once more in my dreams

(Source: Guodong Subs)
Audio Drama

The audio drama (广播剧, *guǎng bō jù*) is adapted from the original novel by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. Produced by Polar Penguin Studios, its Mandarin broadcast is solely on the Chinese audio streaming website MissEvans.com (猫耳FM). The studio MimiFM currently reproduces the drama in Japanese.

## Synopsis

### Season 1

Will the Yiling Patriarch's rebirth bring about a bloodbath, or will he renew his friendship with his former foes and join hands to solve a mystery from his past life?

### Season 2

Wei Wuxian joined hands with Lan Wangji and stepped forward to overcome many difficulties. The mystery will be solved and the truth will be revealed.

### Season 3

In a close encounter of past and present lives, the truth is uncertain and foggy. It's up to Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji whether they can communicate with each other and work together to discover the truth.

## Cast

### Gusu Lan Clan

 Lan Qiren | Song Ming
 Madam Lan | Yue Yeqiao

### Yunmeng Jiang Clan

 Jiang Fengmian | Zhang Zhen
 Yu Ziyuan | Zhang Kai

### Yi City

 Xue Yang | Hui Long
Li Jiayi (child)
 Song Lan | Wu Lei
 A-Qing | Yang Neng

### Others

#### Cultivators from Other Clans

 Wang Lingjiao | Yan Mengmeng
 Clan Leader Yao | Hao Xianghai
 Clan Leader Ouyang | Li Lu
 He Su | Tong Xin

#### Rogue Cultivators

 Luo Qingyang | Chen Nianru
 Wei Changze | Wu Hao

## Recognition

As of December 2022, the combined three seasons of the Mandarin audio drama had been listened to over 600 million times.

As of April 2023, the Japanese version had been listened to over 6 million times.

## References

1. ↑ 魔道祖师 第一季 *www.missevan.com.* Retrieved 28 December 2022.
2. ↑ 魔道祖师 第二季 *www.missevan.com.* Retrieved 22 December 2022.
3. ↑ 魔道祖师 第三季 *www.missevan.com.* Retrieved 28 December 2022.
4. ↑ MimiFM's Twitter
Chapter 156 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

After three days of carefully searching the underground pool, they cannot find the hole that Jiang Cheng mentioned. Wei Wuxian suspects that the Xuanwu's body is covering their escape, so they decide to kill the Xuanwu.

Knowing that their recovery and physical abilities will diminish with every new day, they collect as many rods, bows, and arrows as they can.

Lan Wangji removes a bow string to use his clan's infamous Chord Assassination on the Xuanwu. Wei Wuxian decides to enter the Xuanwu's shell and force it outside, where Chord Assassination will be most effective.

Slipping inside, he finds himself wading through corpse sludge that rises to his waist. However, his rods catch on something, and he is hopeful to see a rusted sword. He reaches out to pick it up.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji
* Jiang Cheng (mentioned)

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts the origins of Chord Assassination Technique, which was originally invented by by Lan Yi, the granddaughter of Lan An and the only female leader of the Gusu Lan Clan, to kill dissidents.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 156
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 55
Caught Unaware

"**Caught Unaware**" is the fourteenth episode of the Gacha Episodes.

## Synopsis

Song Lan is stunned to discover Xue Yang in Yi City with Xiao Xingchen. He worries just what the situation is.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Song Lan
* Xue Yang (mentioned)
* Xiao Xingchen (mentioned)

## References

1. ↑ Audio Drama, Gacha Episodes, Episode 14
Chapter 184 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

In the past, many clans have gathered to participate in the Lanling Jin Clan's night-hunt on Mount Baifeng. As the Gusu Lan Clan makes their entrance, Wei Wuxian teasingly joins the ladies to throwing flowers at Lan Wangji. When Lan Wangji asks Wei Wuxian if he was the one to throw the flower he catches, Wei Wuxian denies it, only to have a female cultivator reveal that it was indeed Wei Wuxian.

Jiang Cheng reprimands Wei Wuxian, reminding him that Jiang Yanli is in the crowd. The two of them enter at the lead of the Yunmeng Jiang Clan's formation. The two make sure to catch the flowers thrown to them by their Shijie.

An archery competition has been set up to determine who enters the night-hunt first. Jin Zixuan sends his arrow straight to the center of the target while on horseback, to the derision of Wei Wuxian. Wei Wuxian then asks Lan Wangji to borrow his forehead ribbon, prompting chuckles from Lan Xichen and annoyance from Lan Wangji. Undeterred, Wei Wuxian blindfolds himself with uses a from his wristguard, and sends an arrow straight into the bullseye. His shot earns the Yunmeng Jiang Clan an advantageous position in the night-hunt.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Lan Wangji
* Lan Xichen
* Wei Wuxian
* Jiang Cheng
* Jiang Yanli
* Jin Zixuan

## Cultivation Tools

* Bichen
* Shuoyue

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts Jin Zixun's goading of Wei Wuxian, along with the entrance of the Qinghe Nie Clan and Madam Jin's insistence that Jiang Yanli attend in the hopes of bringing her son and Jiang Yanli together.

While not strictly a contradiction due to the novel not describing their robes, the manhua may contain an error this chapter: all of the disciples are drawn in their junior robes, although the night-hunt takes place after the Sunshot Campaign, when all are adults. Wei Wuxian no longer wears his Yiling Patriarch outfit, and Jiang Cheng and Lan Xichen are not wearing their expected clan leader robes.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 184
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 69
Chapter 173 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

In the present day, Wei Wuxian awakens begging Lan Wangji to take him back to his clan. Realizing that his arms are locked around Lan Wangji, he hurriedly releases him.

Lan Wangji explains that Wei Wuxian has been unconscious for four days.

Lan Wangji passes him Suibian, though Wei Wuxian hesitates before pulling it from its sheath. He asks if it truly sealed itself, and Lan Wangji affirms it.

Wei Wuxian asks where he is, and Lan Wangji says that they are in the Cloud Recesses. Wei Wuxian worries that Lan Xichen will find out, but just then, Lan Xichen enters, announcing that he already knows.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji
* Lan Xichen

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua omits the fact that the Curse Mark on Wei Wuxian's leg has finally healed.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 173
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 63
Chapter 105 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Xue Yang accuses Xiao Xingchen of not feeling his pain, but Xiao Xingchen asks why his little finger was worth over fifty lives. Xue Yang, however, finds the question strange, answering that of course his own finger was worth more than their lives.

Xiao Xingchen calls Xue Yang "too disgusting," and at those words, killing intent finally reemerges on Xue Yang's face.

Xue Yang replies that Xiao Xingchen is not in a position to be disgusted by him. He reveals how he tricked Xiao Xingchen into killing living people, as Shuanghua could not discern between Fierce Corpses and those suffering from Corpse Poisoning, so long as he first cut out the victims' tongues.

Xiao Xingchen begins to lose his composure, refusing to believe Xue Yang. However, Xue Yang challenges him to pass swords with the one standing behind him: none other than the Fierce Corpse of Song Lan.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Xiao Xingchen
* Xue Yang
* Chang Ci'an (mentioned)
* Song Lan

## Locations

* Yi City
* Golden Carp Tower (flashback)

## Cultivation Abilities

* Empathy
* Corpse Poisoning (flashback)
* Demonic Cultivation

## Cultivation Tools

* Shuanghua
* Fuxue

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts Xiao Xingchen's other queries to Xue Yang on why he hurt Song Lan and massacred Baixue Temple, as well as Xue Yang's mockery that Chang Ping first cried tears of gratitude, only to later beg Xiao Xingchen not to help. Xue Yang's warning to Xiao Xingchen that he should have listened to Baoshan Sanren and never left the mountain is also cut.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 105
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 41
Chapter 28 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Not only is the bathing cultivator Lan Wangji, but his chest has a brand that captures Wei Wuxian's attention.

Noticing someone watching him, Lan Wangji pulls out Bichen. Wei Wuxian promptly flees, only to run into Lan Jingyi, Lan Sizhui, and the other juniors. He babbles on about how he "definitely" did "not see Hanguang-Jun bathing." The juniors are taken aback, and when Lan Wangji arrives, Lan Jingyi attempts to convince him that "Mo Xuanyu" has crossed the line.

Wei Wuxian hopes he will be kicked out, but Lan Wangji merely grabs him and drags him away.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Lan Wangji
* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Jingyi
* Lan Sizhui
Chapter 163 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Yu Ziyuan delivers a second slap to Wang Lingjiao. Wang Lingjiao attempts to invoke the names of the Qishan Wen Clan and the Yingchuan Wang Clan.

Yu Ziyuan retorts:

> How dare you mention respect in front of me, you bitch? I'll teach you the meaning of superiority and inferiority! I am superior, you are inferior!
>
>

Jinzhu and Yinzhu hand Yu Ziyuan a sword, and the latter advances upon Wang Lingjiao.

In a panic, Wang Lingjiao screams for Wen Zhuliu to save her. Just as Yu Ziyuan's sword is about to drop, Wen Zhuliu appears to knock it away. He attempts to intervene to save her, and Yu Ziyuan attempts to strike him with Zidian. To everyone's shock, he grabs the whip without issue, even though it is at full spiritual power.

Wang Lingjiao scrambles free to shoot Signal Fireworks to summon more Wens to Lotus Pier. Wei Wuxian tells Jiang Cheng to stop her, but Jiang Cheng attempts to stop Wen Zhuliu from hitting his mother instead.

Wen Zhuliu strikes Jiang Cheng, and once Yu Ziyuan sees that her child is injured, she is infuriated. she seizes Jiang Cheng and Wei Wuxian and rushes away. She stops on the training grounds to order all of their disciples to arm themselves immediately.

Arriving the docks, Yu Ziyuan throws both of the boys in a boat, insisting that the Wens came prepared and that this day could not be avoided.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Yu Ziyuan
* Wang Lingjiao
* Jinzhu and Yinzhu
* Wei Wuxian
* Jiang Cheng
* Wen Chao (mentioned)
* Wen Zhuliu

## Cultivation Tools

* Clarity Bell
* Zidian
* Signal Fireworks

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts Jinzhu and Yinzhu's slaughter of the Qishan Wen Clan cultivators, along with Yu Ziyuan's mockery of Wang Lingjiao's new Yingchuan Wang Clan and her attempt to drive her heel into Wang Lingjiao's wrist once Wen Zhuliu appears.

Yu Ziyuan's encounter with Wen Zhuliu is shortened, omitting her criticism of him for changing his surname to Wen, his reflection on whether to save Wang Lingjiao or not, and Zidian's furious eruption after Jiang Cheng's injury, which has enough force to send Wen Zhuliu through the wall.

Jinzhu and Yinzhu's use of their own electric whips to battle Wen Zhuliu while Yu Ziyuan takes Jiang Cheng and Wei Wuxian away is also cut.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 163
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 57
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Novel, Chapter 58
Chapter 212 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Wen Ning charges forward to destroy the fierce corpses entering the cave. He is soon joined by Lan Sizhui and Lan Jingyi, while Ouyang Zizhen stands in front of his father with his sword drawn, promising to protect him. Clan Leader Ouyang warns his son about a fierce corpse in front of him, and Lan Qiren cuts down the corpse before it can hurt Ouyang Zizhen.

Jin Ling joins Lan Sizhui and Lan Jingyi, much to his uncle Jiang Cheng's fury. Clan Leader Ouyang rallies everyone present to join the juniors or die. The rest of the cultivators charge forward despite the loss of their spiritual powers.

Half an hour later, everyone rests and checks on the injured. When Nie Huaisang cheers of their victory, Wei Wuxian suddenly tells everyone to be quiet. The sound of another wave of fierce corpses approaches.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wen Ning
* Lan Sizhui
* Lan Jingyi
* Clan Leader Ouyang
* Ouyang Zizhen
* Lan Qiren
* Jin Ling
* Jiang Cheng
* Lan Wangji
* Wei Wuxian
* Nie Huaisang

## Cultivation Tools

* Suihua
* Bichen
* Suibian

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua omits Jiang Cheng gifting Zidian to Jin Ling, before Jin Ling hands the ring back to his uncle and joins the fight.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 212
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 81
A-Yuan and Rabbits

"**A-Yuan and Rabbits**" is an extra episode from Season 3 of the audio drama.

## Synopsis

In the Cloud Recesses, A-Yuan exclaims with dismay that he does not like radishes, but potatoes. Lan Wangji tells him not to be picky with food before taking him to see the many rabbits he keeps.

They feed the radishes to the rabbits, and A-Yuan asks about Lan Wangji's forehead ribbon. Lan Wangji explains that he can only take it off when he is with his "fated" person.

Lan Xichen approaches, expressing concern that the rabbits may bite A-Yuan. Je then adds that Lan Qiren told him that A-Yuan will take on the Lan name, and was very angry about it.

Lan Wangji maintains that the child is innocent, and Lan Xichen says that since Lan Qiren has still agreed, he has no objections.

Lan Xichen asks if A-Yuan has truly lost his memories, and Lan Wangji confirms it. He inquires what Lan Wangji plans to name him, and Lan Wangji says "Lan Yuan, Lan Sizhui," a name meaning "to recollect and to yearn."

Lan Xichen says that it is a good name.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wen Yuan
* Lan Wangji
* Lan Xichen
* Lan Qiren (mentioned)

## References

1. ↑ Audio Drama, Season 3, "A-Yuan and Rabbits" Extra
Chapter 255 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Lan Sizhui rushes to catch up with Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian. To Wei Wuxian's astonishment, he begins to recall a man who cooked food that was too spicy, who once buried him in a field of radishes to grow taller, who promised Lan Wangji to a meal before not paying.

Lan Sizhui reveals that he remembers that he was once surnamed Wen, and he is none other than Wen Yuan.

Wei Wuxian recalls that Lan Xichen's words that Lan Wangji dragged himself over to the Burial Mounds after the siege. Lan Wangji affirms that it was him who saved A-Yuan, and this is what the had to tell Wei Wuxian.

Lan Sizhui embraces the two before departing with Wen Ning. They plan to travel to Qishan to bury their clans' ashes and build a memorial to Wen Qing. Lan Sizhui will then return to the Cloud Recesses while Wen Ning goes his own way. Wei Wuxian reflects that it has been a long time since Wen Ning chose for himself.

Now that he and Lan Wangji are alone, Wei Wuxian reflects that Lan Wangji seems averse to being things like "thank you," and "I'm sorry." Lan Wangji replies that there is no need for such words between them. Wei Wuxian agrees and pulls Lan Wangji towards him in an implied kiss.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji
* Little Apple
* Lan Sizhui
* Lan Qiren (mentioned)
* Lan Xichen (flashback)
* Wen Ning
* Wen Qing (mentioned)

## Locations

* Burial Mounds (mentioned)
* Qishan (mentioned)

## Events

* First Siege of the Burial Mounds (mentioned)

## Diversion from the Novel

The manhua omits Wei Wuxian's teasing of Lan Sizhui for embarrassing Lan Wangji in Yiling, and Lan Sizhui's teasing that Wei Wuxian once taught him how to hide pornography in books. An uncensored kiss was later released on author Mao Tuan Xiao Jian Jian's Twitter.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 256
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 111
Chapter 234 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Wei Wuxian and Wen Ning arrive at the Guanyin Temple. Wei Wuxian deduces that the Lanling Jin Clan used a silencing ward to prevent anyone hearing or seeing what goes on inside, and notices Lan Xichen amidst the Lanling Jin Clan cultivators. He tells Wen Ning to go back to the inn and fetch Lan Wangji. Wei Wuxian prepares to use Demonic Cultivation, but suddenly, the barks of a dog ring out.

The dog is none other than Fairy, chased by Jin Ling. Arriving at the temple, Jin Ling knocks but receives no answer. Although Fairy turns to leave, Jin Ling begins to climb the wall. Seeing archers prepare, Wei Wuxian leaps out and sacrifices his bamboo flute to save Jin Ling. He orders Jin Ling to run, and leaps down the temple wall to escape himself. Unfortunately, Jin Guangyao appears behind him, and suggests that he not move or whistle lest he be maimed, to which Wei Wuxian agrees he makes much sense. With a smile, Jin Guangyao invites Wei Wuxian to enter the Guanyin Temple.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Wen Ning
* Lan Xichen
* Lan Wangji (mentioned)
* Fairy
* Jin Ling
* Jin Guangyao

## Locations

* Yunping City
* Guanyin Temple

## Cultivation Abilities

* Silencing Ward
* Demonic Cultivation

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua omits both Lan Xichen's demands that the Lanling Jin Clan cultivators not hurt Jin Ling, whose voice they recognize, and that a monk who either does not know or care is the one to fire an arrow upon Jin Ling.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 234
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 98
Chapter 238 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Entering the Guanyin Temple, Wei Wuxian notices that the face of the statue resembles Jin Guangyao. He wonders if Jin Guangyao is really so narcissistic as to require scores of people to pray to his likeness. Shaking his head, Wei Wuxian decides to focus on more important matters: reiterating and elaborating his feelings to Lan Wangji. Lan Wangji stops him to embrace him tightly, echoing Wei Wuxian's words.

Jin Guangyao lights a Flame Talisman when suddenly someone knocks on the door of the temple. Su She enters, carrying a captive he found along the way. Before Lan Xichen and Jin Ling, he tosses the unconscious Nie Huaisang to the floor.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji
* Jin Guangyao
* Su She
* Nie Huaisang
* Jin Ling
* Lan Xichen

## Locations

* Yunping City
* Guanyin Temple

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua omits that Lan Xichen and Jin Ling sit away from Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian with uncomfortable expressions. Instead, they depicted as standing when Nie Huaisang is thrown before them.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 238
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 100
Chapter 127 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Nie Huaisang sobs about his difficulties with the Qinghe Nie Clan and requests Jin Guangyao's aid.

Wei Wuxian finally decides to leave Lan Wangji's side to seek answers on Mo Xuanyu's actions. He requests that Lan Wangji keep an eye out on Jiang Cheng.

Outside the banquet hall, several juniors approach Wei Wuxian, led by Jin Chan. Jin Ling steps in to defend Wei Wuxian, and through their conversation, Wei Wuxian learns that Mo Xuanyu was kicked out of the Lanling Jin Clan for harassing none other than Jin Guangyao, his own half-brother.

When Jin Ling attempts to defend "Mo Xuanyu," the situation devolves into a fight. Wei Wuxian teaches him how to defeat the bullies by striking an acupoint on their wrists.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Jin Guangyao
* Nie Huaisang
* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji
* Mo Xuanyu (mentioned)
* Jiang Cheng (mentioned)
* Jin Chan
* Jin Ling
* Fairy (mentioned)

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts Qin Su's departure from the banquet, and the strange look she gives Wei Wuxian.

Additionally, in the novel, Wei Wuxian found Jin Ling before the approach of Jin Chan. In the manhua, Wei Wuxian encounters Jin Chan before Jin Ling intervenes.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 127
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Novel, Chapter 47
Chapter 107 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Xue Yang's expression turns horrified as Xiao Xingchen falls to the floor, dead, even as he insists that Xiao Xingchen forced him to do this.

Xue Yang cleans Xiao Xingchen's body and places it in an array surrounded by Talismans. He arranges their fruits and vegetables he bought earlier, expecting Xiao Xingchen to return as a Fierce Corpse. He considers eating the last piece of candy Xiao Xingchen bought him, but saves it instead.

Xiao Xingchen, however, never arises. Xue Yang realizes that his soul has shattered, and destroys their house in his horror and rage.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Xiao Xingchen
* Xue Yang
* A-Qing

## Cultivation Abilities

* Empathy
* Array
* Demonic Cultivation

## Cultivation Tools

* Shuanghua
* Talismans
Chapter 1 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

A distressed Mo Xuanyu scribbles a letter detailing his birth as the bastard son of a clan leader and a slave's daughter in the Mo family. He explains that he was taken into his father's clan at the age of fourteen, but soon expelled because he was not talented in cultivation. He and his mother were then abused by their family, and his mother died soon thereafter.

Mo Xuanyu declares his intent to sacrifice his soul to summon the spirit of Wei Wuxian into his body to obtain revenge against the Mo family.

The same snippets of gossip from the prologue detail the death of the infamous Wei Wuxian in a Siege of the Burial Mounds. His former shidi Jiang Cheng created a plan to defeat him once and for all. There are many tales of Wei Wuxian's dark deeds, including the deaths of the Jiang family and his use of a particularly dangerous weapon.

The chapter ends with Mo Xuanyu's body, now inhabited by Wei Wuxian, sleeping in the middle of the Sacrificial Ritual array.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Mo Xuanyu
* Second Lady of Mo (mentioned)
* Wei Wuxian
* Jiang Cheng

## Events

* First Siege of the Burial Mounds
* Resurrection of Wei Wuxian

## Locations

* Burial Mounds (mentioned)
* Mo Village

## Divergence from the Novel

Explicit references to Mo Xuanyu's homosexuality are omitted.
Chapter 109 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

As A-Qing curses out Xue Yang, again, it is only at the word "disgusting" that he loses his temper.

Xue Yang blinds her with poison, and at her screams, Xue Yang declares his intent to remove her tongue. As blood splatters, Wei Wuxian leaves Empathy.

Wei Wuxian thanks A-Qing's Ghost before ordering the juniors to stay put while he departs the coffin house. The juniors demand to know what he saw, but all he says is that, "in summary: Xue Yang must die."

Outside the coffin house, Wei Wuxian sees that Wen Ning has defeated Song Lan, and takes the chance to remove the Skull-Piercing Nails from his head to restore his consciousness.

As Lan Wangji fights Xue Yang in the thick fog, Wei Wuxian hears the tapping of A-Qing's bamboo pole.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* A-Qing
* Xue Yang
* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Jingyi
* Lan Sizhui
* Jin Ling
* Song Lan
* Wen Ning
* Lan Wangji (mentioned)

## Creatures

* Ghost
* Fierce Corpse
Chapter 180 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

While hidden in the haystack, Wei Wuxian continues to tease Lan Wangji, much to Lan Wangji's embarrassment.

Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian overhears the couple discuss their concerns over their son's bullying of another child, and the mysterious revival of Fierce Corpses that seem to be heading for the Burial Mounds. Suddenly, a roar frightens the couple away.

Wei Wuxian tells Lan Wangji to wait before attacking the creature, and they discover that the fierce corpse is none other than Wen Ning. He explains that he roared to scare away the couple: as Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji had not returned from their hiding place, Wen Ning had grown worried.

Just then, Lan Wangji notes blood on Wen Ning's hands.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Lan Wangji
* Wei Wuxian
* Wen Ning

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts details of Wei Wuxian's crimes during the Sunshot Campaign, and his regret of his actions.

In the novel, Lan Wangji does not notice blood on Wen Ning's hands, but merely the stench of blood.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 180
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Novel, Chapter 67
Chang Ping

* Animation (Human)
* Animation (Fierce Corpse)
* Manhua

**Chang Ping** (常平, *Cháng Píng*) was the last leader of the Yueyang Chang Clan.

## Appearance

His appearance is not described in the Novel.

## Personality

After the massacre of his clan, Chang Ping was very concerned with the survival of Yueyang Chang. He recognized his precarious position as a young, single, childless clan leader, viewing himself as helpless in the face of the powerful Lanling Jin Clan.

Ultimately, his fear for the future of his clan led him to recant his witness against Xue Yang.

## History

### Massacre of the Yueyang Chang Clan

One day, Chang Ping went out night-hunting with a few family members for about half a month. In that time, Xue Yang murdered almost all of the members of the clan, purposely destroying their protective array to allow a group of powerful evil spirits inside.

Xue Yang's primary motive was revenge on Chang Ping's already-deceased father, Chang Ci'an, whose cruelty had caused Xue Yang to lose his little finger while he was seven years old. Additionally, Wei Wuxian speculates that Xue Yang may have wished to test his reconstructed Yin Tiger Tally.

After an initial dearth of evidence, Xiao Xingchen volunteered to lead the investigation. He uncovered Xue Yang's grudge against Chang Ci'an and apprehended Xue Yang, taking him to the Discussion Conference at Golden Carp Tower.

Xiao Xingchen presented a straightforward list of evidence, convincing every clan except the Lanling Jin Clan, as Clan Leader Jin Guangshan wished to protect Xue Yang due to his talents in Demonic Cultivation. In the end, Nie Mingjue intervened and threatened to kill Xue Yang right there, and the Lanling Jin Clan caved.

However, Xue Yang's death sentence was quickly commuted to life imprisonment, and Nie Mingjue conveniently died shortly thereafter. Lanling Jin Clan then began to pressure Chang Ping to invalidating all of his past speeches against Xue Yang. Eventually, he agreed to announce that the massacre had nothing to do with Xue Yang.

When Xiao Xingchen spoke with him, Chang Ping responded helplessly:

> *"What can I do aside from this? If I don't tolerate it, the rest of our clan's people wouldn't be safe for long. I'm really grateful, Daozhang, but… please don't help me anymore. Now, helping me would be harming me. I don't want the Yueyang Chang Clan to end yet."*
>
>

### Death

A few years later, Xue Yang masqueraded as Xiao Xingchen to kill the survivors of the Yueyang Chang Clan, including Chang Ping, via lingchi.

Wei Wuxian later speculates that Xue Yang's motive for killing Chang Ping was actually to punish him for turning his back on Xiao Xingchen.

## Animation Divergence

In the animation, Chang Ping is transformed into a Fierce Corpse in Yi City, and Lan Wangji uses inquiry to see his death by Shuanghua. Although his eyes are said to have been gouged out, the use of lingchi is cut from the Animation.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8  Novel, Chapter 30
2. ↑  Novel, Chapter 41
3. ↑  Novel, Chapter 29
4. ↑  Novel, Chapter 42
5. ↑  Animation, Episode 21
Chapter 2 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Wei Wuxian drowsily reflects that he's been dead for many years, but he is quickly awakened by the arrival of Mo Ziyuan, who beats his cousin as the servants destroy all of Mo Xuanyu's cultivation belongings. Mo Ziyuan claims that this is revenge for Mo Xuanyu complaining to his parents that Mo Ziyuan often stole his belongings.

After Mo Ziyuan leaves, Wei Wuxian reads Mo Xuanyu's letter. He recalls the ritual and that the four cuts on his arm will not heal until he fulfills Mo Xuanyu's wish, but unfortunately, Mo Xuanyu seems to have forgotten to write down his wish.

Wei Wuxian reasons that Mo Xuanyu likely wants him to exterminate the Mo family. He lies back down and reflects that Mo Xuanyu chose the wrong person.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Mo Ziyuan
* A-Tong

## Events

* First Siege of the Burial Mounds
* Resurrection of Wei Wuxian
Chapter 172 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Jiang Cheng wraps Zidian around Wen Zhuliu's throat and hoists him into the air. He tosses Suibian to his shixiong and demands to know where he has been. Wei Wuxian acknowledges that he was thrown into a "hell of a place to suffer," but does not provide more details. After emerging, he decided to take care of the Wens before reuniting with Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng says that it is all right, so long as Wei Wuxian is back.

Lan Wangji, however, interrupts to ask if Wei Wuxian really killed all of the Wens. He asks what means he uses to control his evil creatures, and Wei Wuxian refuses to answer. Lan Wangji then attacks him, and Wei Wuxian defends himself with his flute before Jiang Cheng steps between them.

Lan Wangji sidesteps Jiang Cheng and requests that Wei Wuxian return to Gusu with him.

Wei Wuxian refuses, interpreting this as an attempt to arrest him for Demonic Cultivation.

Lan Wangji explains that he fears that Wei Wuxian will not be able to control its effects on his heart. Wei Wuxian retorts that he will not lose control, and scoffs at the idea that others would care about his heart.

Lan Wangji is angered, but Jiang Cheng reminds him that Wei Wuxian is on their side. that discipline of Wei Wuxian falls under the Yunmeng Jiang Clan, as he is part of their clan, not the Gusu Lan Clan.

Both Jiang Cheng and Wei Wuxian refocus their attention on the helpless Wen Chao. They tell Lan Wangji to leave so that they may torture Wen Chao to death.

Although Lan Wangji departs the tower, he never leaves the courier station.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wen Zhuliu
* Jiang Cheng
* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji
* Wen Chao (voice)

## Cultivation Tools

* Zidian
* Suibian
* Bichen
* Clarity Bell
* Chenqing

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts details from Lan Wangji's argument with Wei Wuxian and Jiang Cheng, along with more details on Wen Chao's torture.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 172
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 62
April Fool's Day Voice

"***" is a holiday short exclusive to the Japanese version of the audio drama, released to on April Fool's Day in 2023.***

## Synopsis

Wei Wuxian asks Lan Wangji if he knows that April Fool's Day is the day to lie. Lan Wangji replies that lying is forbidden for the Gusu Lan Clan.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji

## Divergence from the Novel

This episode is unique to the Japanese audio drama.

## References

1. ↑ Audio Drama, "April Fool's Day Voice" 2023 Short
A Tutorial

"**A Tutorial**" is the twenty-first episode of *Mo Dao Zu Shi Q*.

## Synopsis

In the dark cave housing the Heavenly Maiden, three pairs of eyes meet and shout in fear. Wei Wuxian, now in Mo Xuanyu's body, lights a Talisman to announce that he is here.

Jin Ling declares that he was not afraid, and Lan Jingyi echoes him, but adds that he is not like a young mistress. Jin Ling notes the insult and begins to squabble with Lan Jingyi. He declares that he was only eight when he killed a Water Ghost, impressing Wei Wuxian. Lan Jingyi counters that he was only seven when he had killed both demons and Ghosts.

As Lan Sizhui and Wei Wuxian watch, both Lan Jingyi and Jin Ling confidently declare that they do not fear ghosts. Unfortunately, the arrival of two shadows cause both boys to cry out in fear as they clutch each other.

The two shadows are Jiang Cheng and Lan Wangji. Jiang Cheng demands to know where his nephew has been, only to then demand to know why Wei Wuxian is here.

Wei Wuxian informs Jiang Cheng that Jin Ling told them the story of killing a water ghost at eight. Jiang Cheng replies that Jin Ling merely became entangled in algae that he mistook for a water ghost before passing out. Wei Wuxian then asks if Lan Jingyi ever killed a ghost at seven, and Lan Wangji replies "Never." Lan Sizhui recalls that in actuality, Lan Jingyi was sent down the mountain for breaking the rules and cried while holding onto Lan Qiren's leg.

With their lies exposed, Lan Jingyi and Jin Ling hide their faces in their hands.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Sizhui
* Lan Jingyi
* Jin Ling
* Jiang Cheng (flashback)
* Lan Qiren (flashback)
* Lan Wangji

## Locations

* Dafan Mountain
* Lotus Pier (flashback)
* Cloud Recesses (flashback)

## Creatures

* Ghosts (mentioned)
* Water Ghost (flashback)
* Heavenly Maiden

## Cultivation Tools

* Illumination Talisman
* Suihua

## Divergence from the Novel

This episode is unique to *Mo Dao Zu Shi Q*.