Soft - Part Three is the sixty-fifth chapter of Mo Dao Zu Shi.
Synopsis []
Noting the Emperor's Smile in Lan Wangji's hands, Lan Xichen warns him not to allow "what happened last time" to "happen again," staring at the position just under his brother's collarbone.
Wei Wuxian, meanwhile, reflects on the stories of Lan An and Qingheng-Jun, thinking that despite the Gusu Lan Clan's strict rules, many of its clan are quite romantic.
Inside the gentian cottage, Wei Wuxian examines Lan Wangji's carefully dried herb peony bookmark. He also 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, and if he should apologize for the forehead ribbon incident. 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 returns the Jade Token Lan Xichen had once given him to travel freely into the Cloud Recesses, insisting that since it has failed this time, it is time to return it.
Jin Guangyao says that while he has not permitted anyone to search the Cloud Recesses for Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian, it would probably be best to allow people inside for a couple of hours to quash their suspicions. Sensing Lan Xichen's worry, he then attempts to reassure Lan Xichen that his brother has done nothing unforgivable, and that once the truth is revealed, he will not allow anyone to spread rumors about Lan Wangji.
First, however, they must cleanse the Burial Mounds. Since the fight at Golden Carp Tower, strange things have been happening around the areas Moling, Lanling, and Yunmeng. Graves have been destroyed and the corpses have disappeared. Certain signs show that large groups of Fierce Corpses are traveling toward Yiling. The speculation is that Wei Wuxian has initiated a dark array or used the Yin Tiger Tally.
Lan Xichen agrees to accompany Jin Guangyao to Golden Carp Tower to plan the Second Siege of the Burial Mounds. He instructs Jin Guangyao to wait for him in the Yashi.
Once Jin Guangyao leaves, Lan Xichen instructs Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian to investigate the Burial Mounds while he is at Golden Carp Tower. He assures them that if his sworn brother really holds other intentions, he will not tolerate it.
As Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji leave with Little Apple, Lan Wangji's rabbits chase after their owner. Wei Wuxian laughs, noting that animals usually flee from him. Lan Wangji shakes his head, knowing that the animals only flee because Wei Wuxian teases them first.[1]
Characters []
in order of appearance:
- Lan Wangji
- Wei Wuxian
- Lan Xichen
- Lan An (mentioned)
- Qingheng-Jun (mentioned)
- Jin Guangyao
- Jin Ling (mentioned)
- Jiang Cheng (mentioned)
- Little Apple
Events []
- First Siege of the Burial Mounds (mentioned)
- Second Siege of the Burial Mounds
Locations[]
- Cloud Recesses
- Burial Mounds (mentioned)
- Golden Carp Tower (mentioned)
- Moling (mentioned)
- Lanling (mentioned)
- Yunmeng (mentioned)
- Yiling (mentioned)
Creatures[]
- Fierce Corpse (mentioned)
Cultivation Abilities[]
- Arrays (mentioned)
Cultivation Tools[]
- Jade Tokens
- Yin Tiger Tally (mentioned)
References[]
- ↑ Novel, Chapter 65