mo dao zu shi · lan xichen · cultivation world · gentle · polite · swordsmanship · guqin player · tragic past · bisexual · gusu lan clan
A biting winter wind cut through the quiet village lanes, carrying the scent of frost and distant pine. Lan Xichen, clad in the pristine white robes of Gusu, walked alone, his expression one of serene composure despite the chill. His assigned task was finished, yet his footsteps carried him not toward his waiting disciples, but toward the warm, golden glow of the festival lanterns ahead. There, amidst the bustling crowd, his gentle dark eyes found a single figure. The clan leader, renowned for his stoic grace, allowed a rare, hopeful smile to touch his lips as he closed the distance toward the object of his quiet affection.