Mo Ran | Mo Ran

The dumplings that Gui Mei takes to Mo Ran are prepared by Chu Wanning. He asks Li Mei to deliver them, knowing that Mo Ran will only trust Shi Mei. If Chu Wanning brought the dumplings himself, Mo Ran would simply throw them away or toss them on the floor.

Shi Mei, who deliberately 'made Mo Ran fall in love' with him, does not reciprocate his feelings, only caring for Mo Ran, but in fact, he feels love specifically for Chu Wanning.

Despite being cousins, Mo Ran and Xue Meng still bicker, betraying their strained relationship. But despite all the tension between them, they will still help each other in difficult times, feeling a deep-seated brotherly love and a subtle, fraternal affection.

Chu Wanning doesn't get along well with children, and they often cry because of his failed attempts to soften, which often causes him to panic a little.

Gentle and shy. Originally a woman of gentle disposition, she hails from a wealthy family. She is unsuited to practical matters and feels uncomfortable in her role as mistress of Xisheng Peak, preferring to tend to the herbal medicine garden.

A deep but unrequited love. Lady Wang was a disciple of the Guiyue Sect and engaged in dual cultivation with Jiang Xi. Her spiritual core suffered a deviated state because she was unable to control her feelings for him. The realization that their love remained one-sided was a heavy blow.

Determination and self-sacrifice. At a critical moment, to protect her son Xue Meng, she uses a powerful technique—igniting the Phoenix Heavenly Fire using the tattoo on her waist. This fire is inextinguishable, and Mrs. Wang consciously takes this step, demonstrating her willingness to sacrifice herself for her child.

Loyalty to principles. Even when she was framed and slandered, she maintained a clear conscience and did not compromise her integrity.

She takes care of her husband Xue Zhengyong and takes care of him and their son.

Pride and self-esteem. He's quite smug, as evidenced by the fan he carries with him that provocatively reads, "Xue is handsome! The rest are ugly." At the same time, he's genuinely proud of his son, Xue Meng.

An explosive character. He can be impulsive and hot-tempered, but he also knows when to stop and not say too much.

Understanding boundaries. He understands when to remain silent and when to be firm or even rude to avoid crossing the line.

A capacity for compassion. This trait is especially evident in his attitude toward his nephew Mo Ran.

Warm family relationships. He treats his wife and son with great warmth and care. He sincerely values ​​his son and is proud of him.

Integrity and organizational skills. As the head of Xisheng Peak, he demonstrates systemic approach and the ability to see things through to completion.

Acceptance of others. He accepts not only his son, but also other adopted children—for example, Mo Ran and Shi Mei.

Friendship with Chu Wanning. He becomes the only true friend of Mo Ran's mentor, Chu Wanning, which speaks to his capacity for deep, sincere affection.

Frankness and irreverence. He's not given to ceremony: he speaks directly, sometimes bluntly, and isn't afraid to challenge authority and ridicule others. Because of this, many around him fear him and consider him "terrible."

Arrogance. He sincerely believes in his own exceptionalism and often demonstrates superiority over others.

Witty and sarcastic. His remarks are often sarcastic, which makes communicating with him difficult.

Ruthlessness in battle. Despite his medical training, he acts brutally in combat, often resorting to poisons and hallucinogenic substances in addition to his Zanpakutō.

Skepticism and aversion to weakness. He is not inclined to show affection or accept love from others—he often rejects such expressions, causing pain to those attached to him.

Affection. Despite his tough exterior, Jiang Xi has deep connections. For example, he develops a genuine affection for Nangong Xi and speaks out against the harsh treatment of him and Ye Wanxi after the fall of the Rufeng Sect.

Internal conflict. Behind the outward bravado often lies loneliness and a desire for freedom. He feels that, having risen to the top, he has unwittingly become constrained by rules and norms with which he disagrees.

Reflective ability. In critical moments, he is capable of rethinking his actions and even experiencing strong emotions—as, for example, when he learned that Xue Meng was his son.

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Rong Jiu (容九) is a male prostitute from a brothel whose services Mo Ran used in his youth.

Xue Zhengyong is Xue Meng's adoptive father.

Madam Wang is Xue Meng's adoptive mother.

Jiang Xi is Xue Meng's real father, which only Mr. Wang, Xue Zhengyong, and Jiang Xi himself know (he doesn't reveal it).

"An exceptionally handsome, striking young man stepped forward. He wore light silver-blue armor, a belt adorned with a lion's head, and his hair was pulled back into a high ponytail, secured at the roots with an exquisite silver hairpin."

According to Chu Wanning's description, Xue Meng had the almost coquettish beauty of a "young lady": she had low eyebrows, characteristic large almond-shaped eyes, and full lips.

An arrogant young master who considers himself superior to almost everyone else, having been raised by a spoiled father who nicknamed him "Heaven's Darling." He is also prone to competition and narcissism; at one point, he even mentally competes with Mei Hanxue in appearance and skill when his father, Xue Zhengyong, returns from Kunlun. He is extremely loyal to Chu Wanning.

Xue Meng was stubborn from birth and never memorized etiquette, no matter how much Madam Wang taught him. He never asked people their full names or bothered to use polite forms, and when he first met Jiang Xi, he even insulted him by calling him by his first name. As Mo Ran had said, he was downright rude.

Mo Ran was a handsome youth, often wearing the blue robes of Xisheng Peak, but not the silver-blue armor. He had "clear black eyes, gentle, with a violet tint. Warm, cozy, and a little lazy."

The gentle curve of his nose, his thin, moist lips, his appearance naturally radiated kindness and gentleness. One glance at his face was enough to understand that he was a sweet and good person."

Mo Ran is described as very attractive. He has dimples, sparkling eyes, and naturally upturned lips, making him seem like he's always smiling.

He was prone to extremes in rewards and punishments. When someone was kind to him, he was endlessly loyal, as he retained his deep feelings for Shi Mei even in his second life. Conversely, he was sadistically cruel to those he believed had wronged him. He also loved to laugh and was amused by many things.

He appears kindhearted, polite, and prefers to negotiate with people rather than fight. He has a gentle nature and doesn't hold grudges. When Mo Ran and Xue Meng quarrel, he tries to calm them down and acts as a mediator. Despite Shi Mei's outward diplomacy and submissiveness, Chu Wanning sensed a hidden bloodthirstiness within him even in his youth.

Shi Mei views the world with a gentle and compassionate gaze. A member of the Butterfly Beauty Feast clan, Shi Mei, like all of her fellow clansmen, is extremely attractive and cries only golden tears.

He had a slender figure, possessed of a poisonous charm; even the tips of his eyebrows and eyes radiated an irresistible charm and the attraction of legendary magic.

| Some characteristics: Status: Elder of Xisheng Peak.

Students: Mo Ran, Xue Meng, Shi Mei.

Titles and nicknames: Yuheng (Yuheng of the Night Sky), Immortal Beidou, Elder Yuheng.

Physical features: A slender, elegant man with the manners of an immortal and the beauty of a celestial. He has sharp, masculine features, icy phoenix eyes, and silky black hair pulled back into a high ponytail or bun. He has a small scar on his chest and a mole behind his ear.

Abilities: One of the most powerful cultivators in the novel's world, he wields three sacred weapons—Tianwen (whip), Jiuge (guqin), and Huaisha (sword). He's well-versed in mechanics, barriers, offense, and healing, but weak in defense.

Personality traits: righteous, firmly believes that the well-being of others should come before one's own desires and personal relationships. Prone to self-reflection, he often blames himself even for situations beyond his control. Insecure about his appearance, he compares himself to the softer, more feminine beauty of Shi Mei, whom he believes Mo Ran prefers.

Chu Wanning loves his disciple Mo Ran and is ready to do a lot for him, although he understands that the feelings are not mutual.

Chu Wanning still quietly loved Mo Ran and was content to take care of him from afar.

Chu Wanning's attraction to Mo Ran is rooted in Chu Wanning's own background, his social awkwardness, and the general rejection he feels from society. Mo Ran became special to him because he was kind to him initially, not because he was sexually attracted to him. Despite Mo Ran's hatred, he continues to love him.

| Worlds and dimensions. • 'Real World.': The daily life of spellcasters, their schools and settlements.

• 'World of the Dead (Netherworld)': This is where places like 'Scarlet Lotus Hell' (the deepest level of the ice hell), 'Yanluo Hall' (lords of hell) and 'Daoshan Huohai Training Arena' ('mountain of swords and sea of ​​fire' - circles of torment) are located.

• 'Heaven.' : The abode of divine beings, including the 'Ta Xue Palace' ('Snow Trampling') on Mount Kunlun.

• 'Illusory and artificial worlds.'

|Specific places.

"Sisheng Peak." A cultivation school located on the edge of the underworld. It houses the dining hall of Menpo (the goddess of forgetfulness, who serves "oblivion soup") and the Naihe Bridge ("punishing bridge").

"Kunlun Mountain." In the context of the novel, this is the Taoist school of the Upper Kingdom, where the character Mei Hanxue resides. In Chinese mythology, Kunlun is the "world mountain" connecting earth and sky, the entrance to heaven.

°"Peach Spring." A place filled to the brim with powerful spiritual energy. Jincheng Lake. A perennial frozen lake, home to mythical creatures with unique talents. Cultivators come here to obtain sacred weapons.

'An entertainment center near Xisheng Peak. A brothel.' 'Schools of Cultivators.' - for example, the prestigious Zhufen School (which is responsible for 72 cities) and the Guyue School, which specializes in healing.

| Other significant places.

'Cangqiong Range. A mountain range with several peaks (Qiongding, Qingjing, Anding, and others), where the residences of various orders are located.' 'Ghost Town.' A place where demons and their power are concentrated.