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Evocations of Brilliance and Shadow
English
Modern, Supernatural, Reincarnation Soulmates AU
Dark Themes, Slow Burn, Angst, Eventual Happy Ending
WARNINGS posted before chapters
MAIN SHIPS 
Xicheng
Wangxian
CHAP ONE LINK: http://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847 …
English
Modern, Supernatural, Reincarnation Soulmates AU Dark Themes, Slow Burn, Angst, Eventual Happy Ending WARNINGS posted before chaptersMAIN SHIPS XichengWangxianCHAP ONE LINK: http://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847 …
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And to clarify: Angst with a HAPPY ending.
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And to clarify: Angst with a HAPPY ending.
Chapter 1: Dissonance | 失调
Alcohol addiction
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The thought of eating spicy chicken wings after the exam wasn’t enticing anymore; it just made Wei Wuxian’s stomach turn.
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/41400383
Alcohol addiction--
The thought of eating spicy chicken wings after the exam wasn’t enticing anymore; it just made Wei Wuxian’s stomach turn.
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/41400383
Chapter 2: Coping Mechanism ｜ 应对方式
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“Hey! Are you playing dead? I’ll knock down the door this time if you use the same prank on me again!”
Fuuuuck. Guess he couldn’t prank Jiang Cheng again.
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/41430866#workskin
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“Hey! Are you playing dead? I’ll knock down the door this time if you use the same prank on me again!”
Fuuuuck. Guess he couldn’t prank Jiang Cheng again.
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/41430866#workskin
Chapter 3: Blind Date Woes ｜ 相亲的不幸
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He almost let a curse slip out. What the hell was Lan Xichen doing in a place like this?
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/41544227
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He almost let a curse slip out. What the hell was Lan Xichen doing in a place like this?
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/41544227
Chapter 4: Chronic Chaos ｜ 慌乱地痼疾
Wei Wuxian depression hours
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Oh, man. The cake tasted so fucking good!
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“‘Only the ladder is real’,” He parroted again, “‘The climb is all there is.’”
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/41640695
Wei Wuxian depression hours
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Oh, man. The cake tasted so fucking good!
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“‘Only the ladder is real’,” He parroted again, “‘The climb is all there is.’”
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/41640695
Chapter 5: Not Alone ｜ 不再孤单了
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However, beneath the cracks of that plaster, Wei Ying found himself smiling a little too.
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/42017837#workskin
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However, beneath the cracks of that plaster, Wei Ying found himself smiling a little too.
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/42017837#workskin
Chapter 6: The High before The Crash ｜ 由盛转衰
Wangxian kissy
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His Emperor tasted exactly like that; deliciously intoxicating, seductively sweet.
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/42279602#workskin
Wangxian kissy
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His Emperor tasted exactly like that; deliciously intoxicating, seductively sweet.
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/42279602#workskin
Chapter 7: Crash and Burn ｜ 烧杀抢掠
Some gore, character death
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[Jiang Yanli] She loved her brats regardless.
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/42547190#workskin
![Chapter 7: Crash and Burn ｜ 烧杀抢掠 Some gore, character death--[Jiang Yanli] She loved her brats regardless.-- https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/42547190#workskin](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWngXtiUMAAousm.png "Chapter 7: Crash and Burn ｜ 烧杀抢掠 Some gore, character death--[Jiang Yanli] She loved her brats regardless.-- https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/42547190#workskin")
Some gore, character death--
[Jiang Yanli] She loved her brats regardless.
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/42547190#workskin
Chapter 8: White Noise and Blinding Light ｜噪音和光线
Gore, character death
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[Jiang Yanli] “Don’t you smell that? You don’t have time left! Take him and go!”
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/42937805#workskin
![Chapter 8: White Noise and Blinding Light ｜噪音和光线Gore, character death--[Jiang Yanli] “Don’t you smell that? You don’t have time left! Take him and go!”-- https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/42937805#workskin](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWnk2ZaUYAQbqQb.png "Chapter 8: White Noise and Blinding Light ｜噪音和光线Gore, character death--[Jiang Yanli] “Don’t you smell that? You don’t have time left! Take him and go!”-- https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/42937805#workskin")
Gore, character death--
[Jiang Yanli] “Don’t you smell that? You don’t have time left! Take him and go!”
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/42937805#workskin
Chapter 9: Inflame ｜ 燃烧
Injuries and Blood
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“There are more,” He started, “but cannot be saved.”
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“Well, I hope a fire wipes out your stupid family so we won’t have to deal with you again. Let’s go, boys.”
https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/43745980#workskin
Injuries and Blood--
“There are more,” He started, “but cannot be saved.”
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“Well, I hope a fire wipes out your stupid family so we won’t have to deal with you again. Let’s go, boys.”
https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/43745980#workskin
Chapter 10: Hell Begins ｜ 沸反盈天
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[Jiang Cheng] “Tell me what is going on, right now.”
[Operator] “You are needed here as soon as possible. More information will be enclosed when you arrive.”
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/45879718#workskin
![Chapter 10: Hell Begins ｜ 沸反盈天--[Jiang Cheng] “Tell me what is going on, right now.”[Operator] “You are needed here as soon as possible. More information will be enclosed when you arrive.”-- https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/45879718#workskin](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWnnD3pU0AUme5r.png "Chapter 10: Hell Begins ｜ 沸反盈天--[Jiang Cheng] “Tell me what is going on, right now.”[Operator] “You are needed here as soon as possible. More information will be enclosed when you arrive.”-- https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/45879718#workskin")
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[Jiang Cheng] “Tell me what is going on, right now.”
[Operator] “You are needed here as soon as possible. More information will be enclosed when you arrive.”
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/45879718#workskin
Chapter 11: Cold Powers The Carousel ｜ 时运不齐
Depressive talk, and people died, remember?
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“Again, again! Fate powers the carousel, and we the unfortunate riders must ride until we die. Round and round we go in circles. ...”
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/45948520#workskin
Depressive talk, and people died, remember?--
“Again, again! Fate powers the carousel, and we the unfortunate riders must ride until we die. Round and round we go in circles. ...”
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/45948520#workskin
Chapter 12: They ｜他们
Dissociation
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It went better than expected! How convenient.
No, nonononono! noTnOTNOT supposed to HAPPEN! Why did—?!
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/45879790#workskin
Dissociation--
It went better than expected! How convenient.
No, nonononono! noTnOTNOT supposed to HAPPEN! Why did—?!
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/45879790#workskin
Chapter 13: Hollow ｜ 空虚
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It was late; Jin Ling was already sleeping. He ensured that his nephew was a thousand and one per cent okay, then collapsed in his bed.
He fell asleep to monotony, to another day, another challenge.
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/46621603#workskin
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It was late; Jin Ling was already sleeping. He ensured that his nephew was a thousand and one per cent okay, then collapsed in his bed.
He fell asleep to monotony, to another day, another challenge.
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/46621603#workskin
Chapter 14: Chenqing's Echo ｜ 陈情的回声
Suicidal Ideation
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Wei Wuxian bought three cups. If he still had the will to live after three spicy cups, then he’d live to eat and drink for another day.
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/46923190
Suicidal Ideation--
Wei Wuxian bought three cups. If he still had the will to live after three spicy cups, then he’d live to eat and drink for another day.
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/46923190
Chapter 15: Uncle Xianxian-gege ｜ 叔叔羡羡哥哥
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“Thank you, Xian-gege, vewy much!”
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“Eep!” The kid squeaked when he was lifted, but sat still in his lap. SO CUTE.
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/46929952#workskin
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“Thank you, Xian-gege, vewy much!”
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“Eep!” The kid squeaked when he was lifted, but sat still in his lap. SO CUTE.
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/17566847/chapters/46929952#workskin
