Introduction:
This fanfiction reimagines Mo Dao Zu Shi (MDZS) in an alternate modern universe inspired by the sleek, high-stakes world of Ocean's Eleven. Canon characters - alongside original ones - are dropped into a world of deception, luxury, and danger, where one mistake could cost you everything.
The Lan brothers have risen as ruthless titans of Macau's casino empire, ruling over three major properties with wealth and power that crush competition. The other great clans remain, reimagined as elite casino families deeply tied to politics, legacy, and the underworld. (The Jiang Clan, notably, runs the prestigious Lotus Pier hotel chain - no casinos, but just as much influence.)
Our crew of specialists includes:
Wei Wuxian - the charismatic heist leader
Qing Yi - my original character, second-in-command
Jiang Cheng - the field strategist
...and a full supporting cast drawn from MDZS canon.
Together, they plan a takedown that could shatter the Lan empire - but the deeper they go, the more tangled the loyalties and risks become.
This story also centers on a slow-burn relationship between Lan Xichen and Qing Yi, set against the backdrop of high-stakes deception and impossible choices. Their dynamic is central to the emotional arc.
If you're here for WangXian: I adore them too, and may write a companion piece in the future - but they're not the focus of this story. I appreciate your understanding.
I hope you enjoy the tension, twists, and relationships built into this world of surveillance, elegance, and sabotage. If it speaks to you, I'd love to hear from you - comments, bookmarks, or even just silent reading are all appreciated.
And if this one's not your taste, no worries - thank you for stopping by.
Welcome to the game. 🎲
What if Jiang Cheng didn't loose his golden core?
What if Jin ZixZuan and Jiang YanLi were saved and Jin Ling had the chance to grow up within their care?
What if Hanguang Jun never managed to leave the cloud recesses after hearing the news of Wei Wuxian's death?
What if Wei Wuxian didn't actually 'die' at the siege of the burial mounds?
What if after 13 years Hanguang Jun suddenly crossed paths with a younger version of himself who only differs by his unusually familiar purplish grey eyes and his bright and warm personality?
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By the way, who are those two masked young masters?
And who is that awfully familiar man that tags along with those boys, who gives off the vibes of the perished Yiling Laozu all over?
Why does everyone around them seemed to be extra respective towards them as if they descended from the high heavens straight away?
Let's find out together. Shall we?
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DISCLAIMER:
• All the characters belong to our beloved author MXTX and the main storyline also belongs to her.
• All the images are taken from Pinterest and the credits belong to the respective owners.
• This FF closely follows the original novel and the manhua. (Spoiler ahead)
• There might be instances where there are lines and conversations taken straight out from the novel/ manhua and as usual, the credits for those also goes to the original creators of MDZS.
• Otherwise, the other changes that are NOT from the original story belongs to me.
WARNING:
There might be,
• Incidents where Wei Wuxian acts/ appears more feminine than masculine and he might act as a typical asian mom with all that toughness and marshmallow softness mixed together.
• Male characters identified/ called as wife, my lady, mother and as such.
• Male pregnancies
• Kinky stuff & other adult stuff
• Forced sex/ rape
• Violence
• Emotional breakdowns and etc etc.
Proceed at your own risk and don't come trying to hunt me down later. Warnings are given prior.
Thank you 🌻