All the heavens, starting with Little Li Flying Dagger

Chapter 220 The Witch's Night Raid
They followed Lu Miaozi to the back mountain.
Upon arriving at the back mountain, one sees jagged cliffs, deep forests, and various elegantly designed pavilions and bamboo houses that, while seemingly scattered, actually evoke a sense of natural harmony.

Lu Miaozi personally poured two cups of wine and pushed them in front of Wang Gan.

"Good wine!"

Wang Gan's eyes lit up slightly. The aroma of fruit filled the air. Drinking it not only didn't make him drunk, but it also made him feel refreshed and revitalized. It was truly a fine wine.

"This Six Fruit Wine is my own creation, made from pomegranate, grape, orange, hawthorn, plum, and pineapple—six fruits in total. It is aged for three years and is said to have the effects of replenishing qi and blood, and prolonging life."

"In truth, it was something we had no choice but to do."

"I only created this wine to prolong the life of this crippled body, so I have no intention of joining in the conversation."

Lu Miaozi smiled smugly.
"If the Holy Emperor likes it, he may take a few jugs; there's no need to be polite."

Wang Gan shook his head.

"No need for that. Alcohol and women are harmful to health, and I've already made up my mind to give them up!"

Lu Miaozi found it strange.
This guy doesn't seem like he's given up drinking or womanizing. He took a big gulp of alcohol, and just now he was going to marry his daughter.

Wang Gan said solemnly.
"Generally speaking, I don't drink if it's bitter; I don't drink if it's bitter. This is a matter of principle, and I can't break it!"

Your principles are quite flexible!
Lu Miaozi twitched his lips. As expected of the Holy Emperor of the Demonic Sect, his principles were indeed quite demonic.

"Even though I live in seclusion at Pegasus Ranch, I have heard of the Holy Emperor's name."

"He defeated the Yuwen Clan, repelled Shi Zhixuan, killed Mo Yin Bian Bufu, and even single-handedly broke through Du Fuwei's Jianghuai Army."

Speaking of Wang Gan's actions, Lu Miaozi looked admiring and raised his glass in a gesture of respect.

Wang Gan's lips curled into a smile.

"Not only that, I also won over the Empress Zhu Yuyan on the way."

Upon hearing this name, Lu Miaozi's expression became extremely complex.
He naturally loved Zhu Yuyan very much, otherwise he wouldn't have been so attached to the Empress Yin for so many years. But Zhu Yuyan also caused him real harm, making him suffer from the true energy of the Heavenly Demon for so many years.

"Actually, Yu Yan is a good girl."

Lu Miaozi began to reminisce about her life, letting out a soft sigh.
Wang Gan's expression turned strange.
Sure enough, the martial arts world... no, the entire universe is a circle of sycophants; you can encounter sycophants everywhere you go.

Even if she's a ruthless and vicious killer?

Even if she forced women into prostitution and committed numerous evils?

Wang Gan responded with a smile.

What kind of good girl could Yin Hou Zhu Yuyan be? Even before she was deceived by Shi Zhixuan, Zhu Yuyan was a genuine member of the Demonic Sect, and her hands were already stained with countless blood.

"Cough cough..."

Lu Miaozi coughed twice, a little embarrassed, but still couldn't help explaining.
"She's different..."

Wang Gan quickly stopped, afraid of hearing any more words that would make people dig their toes into the ground.

"Alright, I didn't come here to reminisce about the past. You should know why I've come here."

Lu Miaozi sighed.

"I must first thank the Holy Emperor for his help in eliminating the Four Great Bandits and relieving the Pegasus Ranch from its predicament."

"As for what the Holy Emperor seeks, I overheard everything outside the door. Since the Holy Emperor was able to find me, he naturally knows that the Yang Gong Treasure Vault was built by me."

"The location and mechanisms of Yang Gong's treasure vault can be handed over to the Holy Emperor, who can take whatever he desires."

"But I have only one condition."

Lu Miaozi cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, adopting the demeanor of a weary and worried father.

"I hope the Holy Emperor will not make things difficult for my daughter, and even less so for Pegasus Ranch."

After speaking, Lu Miaozi looked nervously at Wang Gan, afraid that he had offended this capricious Holy Emperor in the slightest.

To everyone's surprise, Wang Gan was not only not angry, but also smiled and quickly stepped forward to pat Lu Miaozi on the shoulder.

"Father-in-law, you flatter me. How could I possibly make things difficult for Xiuxun? We're family, so there's no need for formalities!"

"Pegasus Ranch is also my own property, so I will definitely treat it well!"

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Lu Miaozi was speechless for a moment.
Can't you understand me? Who's family with you?
Clearly, Lu Miaozi did not want Shang Xiuxun to get involved with Wang Gan. Such a person was too dangerous and had no shortage of women around him. As a father, Lu Miaozi naturally hoped that Shang Xiuxun could be safe and sound.

However, Lu Miaozi knew all too well that neither he nor the Pegasus Ranch had the leverage to negotiate with Wang Gan when he felt the immense force behind Wang Gan's pat on the shoulder.

Upon realizing this, Lu Miaozi sighed deeply and thought to himself, "So be it."
Children and grandchildren have their own destinies. He's already a useless person, so why should he care about so many things?

Moreover, although this Holy Emperor acts strangely and is somewhat wicked, he is still a top expert with great courage and ability. It may not be a bad thing to have him protect the Pegasus Ranch.

"Um?!"

Suddenly, Lu Miaozi's expression changed, because following Wang Gan's palm, a wisp of vibrant, life-giving true energy quietly entered his body, repairing his damaged meridians and internal organs, and waves of unprecedented warmth surged into his heart.

Moreover, this pure true energy flowed along his eight extraordinary meridians, eventually finding the demonic true energy hidden deep within, like a persistent, insidious infection.
However, they did not forcefully resist these external true energies, because Lu Miaozi, who had been tormented for many years and was already on the verge of death, would have little chance of survival if he forced himself to fight against these demonic true energies, even if he could eventually destroy them all. His body, as the battlefield, would be unlikely to survive.

Therefore, the moment Wang Gan's true energy touched the Heavenly Demon true energy, the secret technique of the 'Undying Seal' for converting life and death energies was activated. The originally vibrant longevity true energy was instantly transformed into the strange and lifeless Heavenly Demon true energy!

Turn enemies into friends!

After digesting all the Heavenly Demon True Qi in Lu Miaozi's body, Wang Gan had a thought and expelled his own True Qi, along with the Heavenly Demon True Qi in Lu Miaozi's body, from his body.

A dark bluish-black demonic aura emanated from Lu Miaozi, and his previously deathly expression visibly improved.
"This"

Lu Miaozi took a deep breath, and as he circulated his true energy, a sense of ease and joy that he had not felt for many years welled up within him!

The feeling of relief, as if all his shackles had been removed and the deep-seated pain had disappeared, even gave him a sense of being reborn!
“Ning Daoqi also saw my injuries back then, and said that his Taoist true energy and the Heavenly Demon true energy were incompatible. If I forcibly treated my injuries, I was afraid that my crippled body would not be able to withstand the tearing of the two different true energies.”

Lu Miaozi sighed deeply, his expression complex.

Unexpectedly, the chronic illness that had plagued him for so many years was solved so easily!

"But even if we find someone from the demonic path, if their skill and cultivation cannot surpass Zhu Yuyan's, they will not be able to shake her Heavenly Demon True Qi."

"Upon careful consideration, perhaps only the Evil King 'Shi Zhixuan' can solve my problem, but Shi Zhixuan is elusive and mentally unstable, so it's not certain that he can cure me."

Lu Miaozi bowed deeply to Wang Gan.
"Unexpectedly, the Holy Emperor's cultivation was so profound that he had already reached the realm of 'yin-yang transformation' and 'immortality,' which even Ning Daoqi probably couldn't match."

With a wave of his hand, Wang Gan used his inner energy to lift Lu Miaozi up from the void.
"Although your injuries have healed, you have consumed too much of your life force over the years. Even if the Heavenly Demon True Qi is extracted, you won't live for many more years. At most, you'll just be more comfortable in your later years."

Lu Miaozi laughed heartily.
"It would be enough to live out my old age peacefully without illness or pain. I have long since come to terms with this. I will certainly repay the Emperor's kindness!"

"However," Wang Gan changed the subject.
"I have a technique called the 'Sun-Changing Technique,' which originated from India. It is based on the Buddhist verse of 'destruction before construction, defeat before success' from the Mahavairocana Buddha. It is an unparalleled healing miracle."

"If you, father-in-law, can cultivate this technique, you will not only be able to restore your life force, but you might also be able to advance further and glimpse the realm of a grandmaster."

"Besides, if you live longer, you can hold Xiuxun and my child more often!"

Wang Gan laughed heartily and patted Lu Miaozi on the shoulder again.

"We're all one family!"

When Lu Miaozi first heard about the "Sun-Changing Technique," he was overjoyed to hear that he could live a few more years. However, when he heard the rest of the story, his face froze on the spot.

hiss.
Lu Miaozi's face stiffened; it seemed that healing her injuries wasn't such a good thing after all!
into the night,

At the invitation of Lu Miaozi, who seemed to be guarding against thieves, Wang Gan stayed in a small courtyard in the back mountains, by the water.

What puzzled Wang Gan was that Bai Qing'er and Wanwan hadn't come with him, and he wondered why.

But Wang Gan wasn't one to delve too deeply. He was only puzzled by a few things, so he rested in the courtyard and began his daily 'diligent' meditation.

In the dim light
Behind Wang Gan, another person quietly arrived.

The room was completely dark, with only a dim oil lamp shining from it.

But even this faint light was enough. With Wang Gan's eyesight, he could clearly see the newcomer's figure and appearance—graceful, beautiful, and charming.
Although it was the first time Wang Gan had seen the newcomer's appearance, he felt a strong sense of familiarity with him, recognizing the shadows of old friends in him.

For example, Shan Meixian and Shan Wanjing.

However, this woman was more plump and radiant, alluring and bewitching, and possessed a noble and captivating charm.

Wang Gan then understood why Bai Qing'er and Wanwan hadn't come along—they were making room for their master.

Unlike the daytime confrontation, the atmosphere tonight was even more turbulent.

The graceful figure remained silent, her captivating eyes, shimmering with a faint blue light and possessing a bewitching allure, fixed intently on him. He, in turn, remained silent, quietly appreciating the enchanting beauty before him.

They all knew that this battle was inevitable.

Compared to fighting during the day, this battle will certainly be more intense.

Immediately, a rustling sound rang out, and the dress slipped down her shoulders, revealing her bare, translucent, and snow-white body, as if it were glowing.

Then, the beauty's lips curled slightly, revealing a charming and bewitching silent smile. She moved her beautiful legs, her waist and hips swaying, her steps light and graceful—the enchanting Heavenly Demon Dance was presented before Wang Gan.

hiss.
The moment Wang Gan saw this dance, he gasped in astonishment.
He knew that this dance possessed decades of demonic power, and he couldn't withstand it!
In the past, Wang Gan's opponents were at most at the level of the Heavenly Demon Dance, which had been cultivated for more than ten years. Compared with this woman's profound skills, he was like a green recruit!
Wang Gan realized that Lu Miaozi's words did indeed make sense—she was different!
After bewitching Wang Gan with her dance, the beauty launched the first attack, first crawling on her knees to his back, then pressing against his spine with both soft and hard touches, each one distinct.

It's a sneak attack!
Wang Gan's expression changed. How could he let this old devil gain the upper hand? He quickly turned around and struck back, aiming for a vital spot!
the other side,
Just then, Lu Miaozi, who was studying the "Sun-Changing Technique" that Wang Gan had taught during the day, suddenly felt a jolt in his heart!
"This is."

Lu Miaozi frowned.
How could he sense the aura of the Heavenly Demon True Qi here?! He had just recovered from his internal injuries.

But immediately, Lu Miaozi's brows relaxed, and he sighed, thinking that he had simply lost his mind and was imagining things.

Yu Yan, it seems I still can't forget you. But now that my wounds have healed and I have new hope for life, I can't let Qing Ya and Xiu Xun down again.

It's time to let you go.

Just as Lu Miaozi put it down, Wang Gan raised it up again.

The next day,

The beauty has vanished, leaving only a lingering fragrance.

Wang Gan and Lu Miaozi had a small gathering in the pavilion. Lu Miaozi had gained a lot of insights into the "Changing the Sun" technique last night, and today, in return, he imparted all the secrets of Yang Gong's treasure trove to Wang Gan.

As Wang Gan listened attentively, he compared the mechanism diagrams with the diagrams, occasionally asking a few questions, and gradually he had a thorough understanding of the secret passages and mechanisms of Yang Gong's treasure vault.

By the time Lu Miaozi finished speaking, the sun had already passed noon.

Wang Gan looked at the blueprints in his hand and sighed.

"Brother Lu's treasure trove is winding and secluded, and its development is truly not easy."

"I must thank Brother Lu for opening up this treasure trove for me, his successor. If this treasure trove is passed down to me in the future, I will definitely stand up. No, I mean, I will treat it well and cherish it."

Lu Miaozi's expression was strange; the more he listened, the more something seemed amiss.

Are you sure the legacy you're talking about is a treasure trove?!

"Holy Emperor!"

Wang Gan raised his hand to interrupt, frowning.

"Hey! Calling me Holy Emperor is too formal, Brother Lu. I stayed next door to you last night, so just call me Old Wang from now on!"

Lu Miaozi was even more confused.
Didn't you call me father-in-law yesterday?!

Having obtained the map to Yang Gong's Treasure Vault, Wang Gan had no more worries. Since the treasure vault wasn't going anywhere, he settled down at the Pegasus Ranch.

During the day, he would chat with Lu Miaozi about everything under the sun, discussing ancient and modern times, or cultivate a relationship with Shang Xiuxun. At night, he would engage in dangerous battles with witches, which could be considered a very fulfilling life.

It must be said that Lu Miaozi's talent was truly outstanding. He was proficient in astronomy, geography, humanities, and politics, and was known as a master of a hundred schools of thought. Even Wang Gan was somewhat tempted, wishing that the old fellow could live a few more years so that he could contribute to his Sun Holy Dynasty.
"This Holy Emperor's chess skills are truly extraordinary."

"Truly worthy of being a disciple of the Go Saint!"

Lu Miaozi felt a pang of unease, and his tone became somewhat sarcastic.

Seeing Wang Gan put his left hand on the chessboard again, Lu Miaozi quickly retrieved the checkmating piece.
Lu Miaozi had heard that Wang Gan's chess skills were inherited from the Chess Saint and that his chess skills were quite extraordinary, but he hadn't heard that the Chess Saint was Emperor Jing!

As for how Lu Miaozi found out later, it was because a corner of the chessboard in front of him was missing.

"I think the Holy Emperor's chess skills are just average. Father has been letting the Holy Emperor win too much."

Shang Xiuxun served him, holding a cup of six-fruit wine, her tone slightly reproachful.

Thanks to Wang Gan's efforts to get along with her and Lu Miaozi's injuries healing, the grudges between the father and daughter have gradually dissipated.

Upon hearing this, Lu Miaozi's face turned ugly, and he was about to lose his composure.
Did I want to let him win?! Didn't you see this guy holding onto the chessboard?!

After the game ended, it was another day of the undefeated chess master, Dugu Qiubai.

"Speaking of which, Brother Lu, why don't you come with me out of the mountains?"

"Now that you've learned the 'Sun-Changing Technique,' your cultivation has not regressed but advanced. You might even break through to the Grandmaster realm in the future. It's a real pity to waste all your talent on this."

Wang Gan invited,

"After all, Xiuxun will need someone to look after her when she marries into my family."

(End of this chapter)