Yes, the novel tells you everything about their past. I think the flashbacks are longer than the actual story lol but it's very interesting. I recommend you read the whole novel because there are details that are omitted in the manga. You can read the novel on the ExR website
It switches between both so even though the overarching plot is happening in the present, there are multiple very long flashback segments that give important background info as well as a lot of character building. I’m pretty sure the first long flashback ends in chapter 19 in the novel, but since the flashbacks are separated more than they are in the manga there are still some later on.
Ohhhh that's why I am so confused! Thank you for explaining!
I will read the novel then! I heard that this is the closest one to the novel, that is why I read this one first. (Don't have time to read the novel cus of school works)
Does this story mainly tells the story of Lan Zhan and Wei Wuxian's past? (Cus after Lan Zhan dragged Wei Wuxian in the Lan Sect, the story suddenly changed to that of a younger Lan Zhan and Wei Wuxian)
And what chapter (in the novel and manhua) is the current one? (If the story is indeed about their past.)