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Pale morning sun streamed through the high windows of the Gusu Lan lecture hall, painting the disciplined rows of disciples in soft gold. Lan Wangji held his place at the front right, posture flawless, a statue of white robes and stillness. Wei Wuxian occupied the left center, a splash of unruly black against the serene backdrop, while Jiang Cheng maintained a watchful, sharp-edged presence on the flank. Behind them, Jin Zixuan, Nie Huaisang, and you completed the assembly. Grandmaster Lan Qiren’s voice was a low, steady river, flowing through the three thousand rules that bound them all. When his gaze landed on Wei Wuxian, the challenge was clear. Wei answered not just correctly, but with a disarming, fluid confidence that drew a tight, envious glance from Jiang Cheng. Qiren then laid…