Wangji

Wangji is Lan WangJi's guqin and the instrument through which he performs inquiry, suppression, and combat music.

History

Renowned spiritual instrument

Wangji is introduced as a famous instrument whose abilities make even Jiang Cheng reluctant to enter an uncertain fight with Lan WangJi. During the Yi City confrontation, Lan WangJi sets it across a table and plays while simultaneously fighting Xue Yang with Bichen. (Chapters 8 and 38)

Corpse suppression

Lan WangJi uses Wangji's forceful notes against the rampaging Wen Ning at Burial Mound. At Guanyin Temple, he balances the guqin in one hand and plays alongside Lan XiChen's Liebing in an attempt to restrain Nie MingJue's fierce corpse. (Chapters 75 and 107)

Abilities and properties

• Wangji channels sound-based cultivation techniques for suppressing fierce corpses. (Chapters 75 and 107)
• Its compact use allows Lan WangJi to play while holding or directing another weapon. (Chapters 38 and 107)
• The source also identifies Lan WangJi as skilled in musical inquiry through his guqin. (Chapter 22)

Ownership and custody