The Untamed Episode 7 Recap
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Lan Yi explained that for many years, her spiritual cognition had been diligently guarding the forbidden area of the Lan clan, preventing anyone from venturing inside. Wei Wuxian, learning that Baoshan Wanderer was his grandmaster and that his mother was Zangse Wanderer, eagerly asked about his grandmaster's fate. A surprised Lan Yi marveled at how much time had passed, noting that Baoshan Wanderer now even had a grand-disciple standing before her.
She sadly recounted that after she caused a great calamity, Baoshan Wanderer had retreated from the world, and Lan Yi herself felt too ashamed to seek her out. Lan Wangji then inquired if Lan Yi had summoned them, which she denied, explaining that for a century her spiritual power had suppressed the Yin Iron and maintained the back mountain's wards.
However, over the last decade, the Yin Iron had shown signs of agitation, weakening her spiritual cognition, and she feared its resentful energy was already tainting the waters of the Cold Spring. Wei Wuxian pressed her on why the Yin Iron had become so restless recently. Lan Yi surmised that other fragments of the Yin Iron must have reappeared.
Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji exchanged a knowing glance, realizing that the cultivator whose spirit was snatched, whom they had encountered previously, had likely been transformed into a puppet using a method similar to Xue Chonghai's. Lan Yi explained that once she broke the seal, the Yin Iron shards began to sense each other again. She lamented that her long life was merely a way to atone for her past mistake, and that her end was near.
She stated that Yin Iron, being a natural spirit, could not be completely destroyed, and its shattered pieces would emanate immense resentful energy, causing evil wherever they lay. The only solution was to recover all the shards and eternally seal them in the Cold Pond. As she declared her inability to complete this task due to her impending demise, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji knelt, vowing to fulfill her dying wish.
Lan Wangji emphasized it was his duty as a Lan descendant, while Wei Wuxian, despite Lan Wangji's protest that it was a Lan clan affair, insisted on joining, citing his grandmaster's century of seclusion due to the Yin Iron. Lan Yi, acknowledging him as a true disciple of Baoshan, smiled with relief, urging them to be careful and avoid her past mistakes. With that, she faded into mist, leaving behind a piece of Yin Iron.
Later, Wen Qing arrived at the back mountain to investigate, just as Jiang Cheng came looking for Wei Wuxian, leading to their unexpected encounter. Suddenly, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji tumbled out of the mountain. Jiang Cheng rushed to them, scolding Wei Wuxian for his day-and-night disappearance, which had worried Jiang Yanli greatly. Wen Qing, noting the cold aura emanating from them, pressed them about what was inside.
Wei Wuxian, with a sly glance at Lan Wangji, cleverly fabricated a story about being inexplicably swept away from the Cold Spring by a whirlpool into an extremely cold place of ice and water, barely escaping. Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji brought the retrieved Yin Iron to Lan Qiren and Lan Xichen.
The elders showed no surprise, having known about the Yin Iron and Lan Yi's past, and understanding its connection to the recent spirit snatching incidents and the Aqua Demon. Lan Xichen explained that since Lan Yi broke the taboo centuries ago, the Lan clan had sealed off the back mountain to prevent the Yin Iron's resentful energy from affecting the living, passing this secret down through generations of clan leaders.
He further revealed that Lan Qiren had sent him to check the enchantment due to recent anomalies, leading to the discovery of its weakening. He also mentioned Lan Qiren's concurrent trip to Qinghe to discuss the matter with Clan Leader Nie, surprised by how quickly Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji discovered the Cold Pond Cave and the Yin Iron's reappearance.
Just then, a black bird, a known messenger of the Wen clan, flew by, confirming suspicions that the Wen clan's presence at Cloud Recesses was merely a pretext to acquire the Yin Iron. They deduced that Wen Ruohan already possessed one shard and, knowing of the one hidden in Cloud Recesses, had sent his people to investigate.
Lan Xichen surmised that someone must have helped Wen Ruohan locate his shard, and Wei Wuxian suggested using their piece to sense the others. Lan Qiren declared that the Yin Iron, if it fell into malevolent hands, would inevitably cause great bloodshed. The only solution was to re-seal it and return it to the Cold Pond, reinforcing the enchantment to prevent anyone from approaching.
Lan Wangji voiced his concern that this would be a temporary measure, given Wen Ruohan's existing shard and his covetousness, but Lan Qiren dismissed further discussion, stressing the matter's confidentiality. Wei Wuxian playfully promised not to reveal the secret. Afterward, as Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji walked, Jiang Cheng jokingly remarked on Wei Wuxian's newfound closeness with Lan Wangji, suggesting he join the Lan clan permanently instead of returning to Lotus Cove.
Wei Wuxian scoffed at the idea, declaring that Cloud Recesses, with its three thousand rules, could never compare to the freedom of Lotus Cove. To further tease Jiang Cheng, Wei Wuxian concocted a fantastical tale about a "snake demon" from the Cold Spring pulling them into the depths, much to Jiang Cheng's terrified chagrin. Meanwhile, Wen Ruohan received confirmation that the Yin Iron in Cloud Recesses had indeed surfaced.
He dispatched Xue Yang to Yueyang, instructing him to retrieve the Yin Iron there and giving him free rein with the Chang clan. Wen Ruohan's son expressed doubts about Xue Yang's loyalty, but Wen Ruohan reassured him that his true mission was to provide backup and intervene if Xue Yang showed any sign of betrayal. As this transpired, disciples at Cloud Recesses prepared for a lantern festival.
Wei Wuxian made a lantern featuring a white rabbit, a design that brought a rare, subtle smile to Lan Wangji's face. Amidst the joyous atmosphere, some disciples encouraged the betrothed Jiang Yanli and Jin Zixuan to release a lantern together for blessings. However, Jin Zixuan abruptly left with his attendant, Mianmian, leaving Jiang Yanli mortified. Infuriated by the slight to his senior sister, Wei Wuxian followed Jin Zixuan.
He overheard Jin Zixuan coldly telling Mianmian that his engagement to Jiang Yanli was not of his own will and should no longer be mentioned. Enraged, Wei Wuxian confronted Jin Zixuan, leading to a heated brawl. The news of Jin Zixuan's intention to break the engagement quickly spread among the other disciples. When the commotion subsided, Jiang Yanli, despite her visible sadness, calmly gathered Wei Wuxian and Jiang Cheng, opting to return home.
For his role in the fight, Wei Wuxian was punished by having to kneel in repentance. Lan Qiren, recognizing the profound implications of the incident, summoned Jiang Fengmian and Jin Guangshan to resolve the delicate matter. Jiang Fengmian graciously proposed officially calling off the betrothal, emphasizing that children should not be forced into unions against their will, and confirmed he had already informed Jiang Yanli's mother.
Jin Guangshan, after a perfunctory show of hesitation, agreed to the annulment, expressing regret for the ruined match but affirming the continued friendship between their clans. Wei Wuxian, still seething, rushed to check on Jiang Yanli, finding her sitting disconsolately and clutching a pouch. He conjured a whimsical paper figure to cheer her up, but Jiang Yanli, though touched, calmly stated that fate could not be forced, accepting her circumstances with quiet resignation.
Simultaneously, Lan Qiren and Lan Xichen informed Jiang Fengmian about the Yin Iron. Jiang Fengmian recalled strange reports from Yueyang, where several smaller cultivation clans had been brutally massacred, and noted the perpetrator was rumored to be a young Wen clan guest named Xue. Lan Xichen acknowledged that the Wen clan's ambitions were clearly emerging, underscoring the urgency of their situation.
Shortly after, Wei Wuxian, Jiang Yanli, and Jiang Cheng came to formally bid farewell to Lan Qiren and Lan Xichen, as their study session at Cloud Recesses had concluded. Lan Qiren, ever the strict disciplinarian, urged Jiang Fengmian to rein in Wei Wuxian, complaining that since his arrival, the other disciples had been instigated into misbehavior, such as night excursions and secret drinking. Jiang Fengmian, with a resigned but polite smile, thanked Lan Qiren for his efforts.
As they prepared to depart, Wei Wuxian attempted to bid farewell to Lan Wangji, who ignored him and walked away. Jiang Cheng chided Wei Wuxian for persistently bothering Lan Wangji, but Wei Wuxian insisted on his right to say goodbye. When Jiang Cheng questioned why he only sought out Lan Wangji, Wei Wuxian playfully retorted that he simply admired Lan Wangji as a worthy opponent.
As the Jiang siblings left Cloud Recesses, Lan Xichen quietly remarked that the place would soon return to its usual quietude.
He then privately asked Lan Wangji if he intended to inform Wei Wuxian about his impending journey to locate the Yin Iron, to which Lan Wangji curtly replied, "No." Later, while tending to the rabbits he had secretly kept, Wei Wuxian debated whether to take them to Lotus Cove but decided against it, worrying that Lan Wangji might miss them. Recalling Lan Xichen's parting words to Lan Wangji, Wei Wuxian suddenly realized that Lan Wangji must be embarking on a solo quest to find the Yin Iron.
