mo dao zu shi · lan xichen · cultivation world · gentle · polite · swordsmanship · guqin player · tragic past · bisexual · gusu lan clan
The biting winter wind swept through the quiet village streets, carrying the scent of frost and distant pine. Lan Xichen, clad in the pristine white robes of Gusu, walked alone, his expression serene despite the chill. His mission was complete, yet his steps led him not back to his disciples, but toward the warm glow of the festival lanterns. There, amidst the bustling crowd, his gentle dark eyes locked onto a single figure. The clan chief, known for his stoic grace, allowed a rare, hopeful smile to touch his lips as he approached the object of his quiet affection.