“That’s interesting!”
Bailan’s heart skipped a beat, never expecting that Wang Yong had such a trick up his sleeve.
Her curiosity about Wang Yong intensified, and she became eager to learn what this old man had done in his youth and why his willpower was so strong.
Wang Yong had only climbed a few steps when he heard a series of crackling sounds—the crisp noise of small stones hitting the ground.
Small stones rained down, some landing on Wang Yong’s body, others striking his head, causing him to grimace in pain.
However, this didn’t scare Wang Yong. He placed his backpack behind his head and quickly crawled forward.
This attempt had failed again.
Bailan didn’t want to kill Wang Yong quickly, so she stopped and attempted to possess his body to access his memories.
Wang Yong had tattoos and wore a copper coin bracelet. These two items annoyed Bailan greatly.
Copper coins, passed through countless hands, carried a strong yang energy. This yang energy felt scorching to ghosts, and ordinary ghosts couldn’t endure the heat. However, Bailan was no ordinary ghost. Enduring the pain of her spirit being scorched by the yang energy on the coins, she forcibly possessed Wang Yong.
Wang Yong suddenly felt his body become heavy and his head dizzy. Immediately, he realized he might have been possessed by an evil spirit.
Ghost possession of a human body can be either partial or complete.
Partial possession meant not fully opening the seven orifices of the person, allowing the person to still move around, albeit feeling dizzy and uncomfortable. The ghost merely caused discomfort without fully controlling the body.
Complete possession required the ghost to expend yin energy to forcibly open all seven orifices of the person, fully controlling the body and even accessing the person’s thoughts.
Normally, ghosts wouldn’t waste yin energy. They usually chose people with very weak constitutions to possess, making it easy to open the seven orifices. This was why people with strong, healthy bodies were rarely possessed. Healthy people had strong yang energy and abundant vitality, making it difficult for ghosts to possess them—like jumping into a fire pit. If things went wrong, the yang energy could backfire, destroying the ghost.
Bailan was very powerful, unlike ordinary ghosts.
But Wang Yong was no pushover either. As a child, due to grave robbing, he had long consumed special herbal medicines that made his internal yang energy extremely strong, with tightly sealed orifices. Ghosts would have to exert great effort to open all seven orifices.
“Interesting!”
Bai Luolan was taken aback, never expecting Wang Yong to have such a trick up his sleeve.
Her interest in Wang Yong grew immensely; she couldn’t help but wonder what this little old man had done in his youth and why his will was so unyielding.
Wang Yong had only climbed a few steps when a series of crackling sounds echoed around him—the crisp noise of small stones hitting the rocky ground.
The pebbles fell like rain, some landing on Wang Yong’s body, others striking his head, causing him to grimace in pain.
But this didn’t frighten Wang Yong. He placed his backpack over the back of his head and quickly crawled forward.
This move had failed once again.
Bai Luolan didn’t want to kill Wang Yong too quickly, so she stopped and prepared to possess him to access his memories.
Wang Yong had tattoos and a copper coin bracelet, both of which made Bai Luolan uneasy.
The copper coins, having passed through countless hands, were imbued with a strong yang energy. This energy felt scorching to spirits, and most ghosts couldn’t endure it. But Bai Luolan was no ordinary spirit. She endured the searing pain of the coins’ yang energy on her ethereal form and forced her way into Wang Yong’s body.
Wang Yong suddenly felt heavy and dizzy, immediately realizing he might be possessed by something unclean.
When a spirit possesses a human, it can be either a half-possession or a full-possession.
A half-possession means the spirit doesn’t fully invade the seven orifices of the body. The person can still move but feels dizzy and uncomfortable, as the spirit can’t fully control them.
A full-possession occurs when the spirit expends its yin energy to forcibly invade the seven orifices, taking complete control of the body and even accessing the person’s thoughts.
Generally, spirits avoid expending their yin energy and prefer to possess those who are physically weak, making it easier to invade the seven orifices. This is why healthy people are rarely possessed—their strong yang energy and vitality make possession akin to jumping into a fire for a spirit, risking being destroyed by the backlash of yang energy.
Bai Luolan was exceptionally powerful, far beyond an ordinary spirit.
But Wang Yong was no ordinary man either. As a child, due to his involvement in tomb raiding, he had long taken special herbal medicines that made his yang energy extremely strong and his seven orifices highly resistant. For a spirit to invade them would require tremendous effort.
Seeing that Wang Yong’s yang energy was far stronger than most and his seven orifices exceptionally difficult to breach, Bai Luolan’s curiosity was piqued. Disregarding the cost to her yin energy, she forced her way into his seven orifices and fully possessed him.
The moment Bai Luolan seized full control, Wang Yong came to a halt.
Bai Luolan breathed a sigh of relief and was about to access Wang Yong’s memories when she suddenly sensed another spirit beside her. Before she could react, the spirit struck her with a talisman, trapping her inside Wang Yong’s body. The talisman was mystical—not only did it prevent Bai Luolan from escaping, but it also kept her from controlling Wang Yong’s body.
Just then, Shui Miao arrived, picked up Wang Yong, and ran off…
Sensing Shui Miao’s sudden appearance, Bai Luolan knew something was wrong. Abandoning her attempt to access Wang Yong’s memories, she mustered her yin energy to break the talisman’s seal.
Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was weak, and the power of his talisman was not very strong.
Bai Luolan forced her way out and soon broke free from the talisman, escaping Wang Yong’s body.
But when she emerged, she found that Shui Miao and the other spirit had vanished. Using her spiritual sense, she suddenly realized Wang Yong had disappeared too!
“What’s going on?”
Bai Luolan didn’t realize she had already entered the Stone Demon Array.
In reality, Shui Miao, Wang Yong, and Zhuge Suanpan were only a few steps away from her, but her mind was influenced by the array, preventing her from sensing them.
The Stone Demon Array was a mystical formation created by Zhuge Suanpan and Sima Zongheng together. It could trap the minds of those who entered, making them unable to extricate themselves. Those trapped would believe they were running around, searching for a way out, and screaming desperately, but in truth, their spirits remained stationary—all their actions were merely mental illusions.
Logically, Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was inferior to Bai Luolan’s.
But Zhuge Suanpan had arrived earlier and set up the array with scattered stones, drawing on the mountain’s spiritual energy to easily suppress Bai Luolan.
Shui Miao rescued Wang Yong and immediately used his immortal power to heal his injuries before taking him back to the taxi.
Zhuge Suanpan remained in the array, using its power to enter Bai Luolan’s mind and access all her memories.
Bai Luolan, still confused, suddenly felt her thoughts grow hazy, as if she had entered a dream. When she regained clarity, she found herself back in her childhood, watching everything from her past unfold before her eyes… Her mind sank into her memories, unaware that Zhuge Suanpan was reading them.
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“Shui Miao, you’re amazing! I almost couldn’t hold on earlier.”
Wang Yong had returned to normal and was incredibly excited, mistakenly believing that everything that had just happened was Shui Miao’s doing.
“Godfather, you’re a real man. I’m impressed.”
Though Shui Miao said this, his mind was preoccupied with Zhuge Suanpan. He hurriedly escorted Wang Yong away, planning to return and help Zhuge Suanpan deal with Bai Luolan.
Flattered by Shui Miao’s praise, Wang Yong grew even more excited and began boasting extravagantly.
Shui Miao remained silent until they reached the roadside, where he interrupted, “Godfather, drive to the town and find Jiang Zhihao. Ask him to teach you how to practice qi. I need to find a place to cultivate urgently and must not be disturbed, so I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
“Alright then. Since you’re so powerful, you don’t need my protection. I’ll head back now.”
The idea of practicing qi piqued Wang Yong’s interest, and he stopped pestering Shui Miao.
Shui Miao took out his phone, called Jiang Zhihao, and watched as Wang Yong drove away before rushing back to the Stone Demon Array.
“Shui Miao, this Bai Luolan’s fate bears some resemblance to yours, but she is utterly merciless. The ghost officials and ghost horses that once stood by your side were all slain by her. She even pursued them to Fengdu and obliterated Wu Ai’s avatar and primordial spirit. She has returned this time to uncover your secrets, kill you, and seize the Nine Cauldrons Alchemy Furnace. Moreover, her cultivation techniques are quite unique and could be immensely beneficial to you. I will employ the Stone Demon Array to assist you. Use your Soul-Devouring Power to refine and consume her, acquiring her memories and yin energy.” As soon as Shui Miao returned, Zhuge Suanpan immediately conveyed his thoughts, informing Shui Miao of the overall situation.
When it came to those who sought his life, Shui Miao showed no mercy. He instantly activated his Soul-Devouring Power, enveloping Bai Luolan with the intent to refine and utterly consume her.
Under the influence of the Stone Demon Array, Bai Luolan mistook the pain in her spirit for a sensation of comfort.
Soon, Shui Miao made a significant discovery.
Bai Luolan possessed a Qiankun Bag, which contained a large quantity of elixirs and rare treasures!
Using his Soul-Devouring Power, Shui Miao destroyed Bai Luolan’s soul imprint on the Qiankun Bag and claimed it for himself.
“Fifth Brother, there are many elixirs here. Take some quickly to restore your strength!” Shui Miao was never stingy with his family and friends. He immediately tossed the Qiankun Bag to Zhuge Suanpan.
The Qiankun Bag contained a vast number of elixirs—all the stored resources of the Yellow Spring Sect, which Bai Luolan had stolen. Now they were back in Shui Miao’s hands. Overjoyed, Zhuge Suanpan didn’t stand on ceremony. He took enough elixirs for himself and Sima Zongheng, stored them away, consumed some to restore his cultivation, and then returned the Qiankun Bag to Shui Miao.
Shui Miao, equally thrilled, grabbed a handful of elixirs that could boost soul power and continued to refine and devour Bai Luolan.
Bai Luolan was powerful, and she wore precious armor.
“I can give this to Sister Bai Feng later,” Shui Miao thought. He removed the soul imprint from the armor, stored it in his Sage Ring, and mercilessly stripped Bai Luolan bare…
A spirit body wasn’t a physical form—it was merely a mass of black energy.
Thus, Shui Miao felt no attraction to a mass of black energy.
As time passed, Shui Miao absorbed a great deal of Bai Luolan’s yin energy, making it his own, and his cultivation rapidly advanced.
Under the influence of the Stone Demon Array, progress was exceptionally smooth.
By midnight, Bai Luolan’s ethereal form had completely vanished, her primordial spirit utterly exhausted, leaving only her yin dan hovering in front of Shui Miao.
Once the yin dan vanished, Bai Luolan would be completely erased from existence, so Shui Miao hesitated to act.
“What are you waiting for?”
Seeing this, Zhuge Suanpan grew anxious.
It was important to note that midnight was the hour when various demons roamed freely. If other monsters broke into the Stone Demon Array and caused trouble, it would be disastrous.
“Fifth Brother, if I completely devour the yin dan, will Bai Luolan vanish entirely? She doesn’t seem to have a life talisman hidden elsewhere, does she?” Shui Miao found it difficult to believe that he held Bai Luolan’s fate in his hands. Once he acted, her primordial spirit would be destroyed, and she would disappear forever.
“At a time like this, you’re actually considering this?”
Zhuge Suanpan found it unbelievable. “Shui Miao, this is a cruel world. If you don’t kill others, they will kill you. Even if she doesn’t have a life talisman hidden elsewhere, you cannot show mercy. Do you want to spare her, only for her to grow stronger and come after your family and friends?”
“No!”
Upon hearing this, a shiver coursed through Shui Miao’s spine. Without hesitation, he unleashed his Soul-Devouring Power and swiftly consumed Bai Luolan’s yin dan in a flash.
Bai Luolan, still immersed in her memories, suddenly felt everything around her swiftly fading away. In her bewilderment, her spirit and memories dissipated.
At that moment, Zhuge Suanpan added, “Don’t worry, her primordial spirit still exists, but it won’t retain these memories. From now on, she will no longer be your enemy.”
Zhuge Suanpan had sensed all of Bai Luolan’s memories and learned that she indeed had a life talisman hidden in the Rakshasa Realm.
After refining Bai Luolan’s yin elixir and primordial spirit, and assimilating her memories, Shui Miao heaved a deep sigh of relief.
“Shui Miao, your immediate enemy has been eliminated. It’s time for me to leave. We’ll meet again.”
Zhuge Suanpan stood up, clasped his hands in farewell, and prepared to take his leave.
“So soon!” Shui Miao hadn’t expected Zhuge Suanpan to leave in such a hurry. His heart stirred, and he quickly said, “Fifth Brother, Fifth Brother… before you go, could you teach me this Stone Demon Array!?”
“Interesting!”
Bai Luolan was taken aback, never expecting Wang Yong to have such a trick up his sleeve.
Her interest in Wang Yong grew immensely; she couldn’t help but wonder what this little old man before her had done in his youth and why his will was so unyielding.
Wang Yong had only climbed a few steps when a series of crackling sounds echoed around him—the crisp noise of small stones hitting the rocky ground.
Like raindrops, the small stones fell, some landing on Wang Yong’s body, others striking his head, causing him to grimace in pain.
But this didn’t frighten Wang Yong. He placed his backpack over the back of his head and quickly crawled forward.
This move had failed once again.
Bai Luolan didn’t want to kill Wang Yong too quickly, so she stopped and prepared to possess him to access his memories.
Wang Yong had tattoos and a copper coin bracelet, both of which made Bai Luolan uneasy.
The copper coins, having passed through countless hands, were imbued with a great deal of yang energy. For spirits, this yang energy felt scorching, and most ghosts couldn’t endure it. But Bai Luolan was no ordinary spirit. She endured the searing pain of the yang energy on the coins and forced her way into Wang Yong’s body.
Wang Yong suddenly felt heavy and dizzy, immediately realizing he might be possessed by something unclean.
When a spirit possesses a human, it can be either a half-possession or a full-possession.
A half-possession means the spirit doesn’t fully penetrate the seven orifices of the body. The person can still move but feels dizzy and uncomfortable, as the spirit can’t fully control the body.
A full-possession occurs when the spirit expends its yin energy to forcibly open the seven orifices, completely taking over the body and even accessing the person’s thoughts.
Generally, spirits avoid expending their yin energy and prefer to possess those who are physically weak, making it easier to penetrate the seven orifices. This is why healthy people, with their strong yang energy and vitality, are rarely possessed—for a spirit, possessing such a person is like jumping into a fire, risking being destroyed by the backlash of yang energy.
Bai Luolan was exceptionally powerful, far beyond an ordinary spirit.
But Wang Yong was no ordinary man either. As a child, due to his involvement in tomb raiding, he had long taken special herbal medicines that made his yang energy extremely vigorous and his seven orifices exceptionally resilient. For a spirit to penetrate them would require immense effort.
Seeing that Wang Yong’s yang energy was much stronger than that of an average person and his seven orifices were incredibly difficult to breach, Bai Luolan’s curiosity was piqued. Ignoring the expenditure of her yin energy, she forced her way through his seven orifices and fully possessed him.
The moment Bai Luolan seized full control, Wang Yong came to a halt.
Bai Luolan breathed a sigh of relief and was about to access Wang Yong’s memories when she suddenly sensed another spirit beside her. Before she could react, the spirit struck her with a talisman, trapping her inside Wang Yong’s body. The talisman was mystical—not only did it prevent Bai Luolan from escaping, but it also kept her from controlling Wang Yong’s body.
Just then, Shui Miao arrived, lifted Wang Yong, and ran off…
Sensing Shui Miao’s sudden appearance, Bai Luolan knew something was wrong. Abandoning her attempt to access Wang Yong’s memories, she mustered her yin energy to forcefully break the talisman.
Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was weak, and the power of his talisman was not very strong.
Bai Luolan broke through the talisman with great effort and escaped from Wang Yong’s body.
But when she emerged, she found that both Shui Miao and the other spirit had disappeared. Using her spiritual sense, she suddenly realized that Wang Yong had vanished as well!
“What’s going on?”
Bai Luolan didn’t know that she had already entered the Stone Demon Array.
In reality, Shui Miao, Wang Yong, and Zhuge Suanpan were only a few steps away from her, but her mind was influenced by the array, preventing her from sensing them.
The Stone Demon Array was a mysterious formation created by Zhuge Suanpan and Sima Zongheng together. It could trap the minds of those who entered, making them unable to extricate themselves. Those caught in the array would believe they were running around, searching for a way out, and screaming desperately, but in truth, their spirits remained stationary—all their actions were merely mental activities.
Logically, Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was inferior to Bai Luolan’s.
But Zhuge Suanpan had arrived earlier and set up the array with scattered stones, drawing on the mountain’s spiritual energy to easily suppress Bai Luolan.
Shui Miao rescued Wang Yong and immediately used his immortal power to heal his injuries before taking him back to the taxi.
Zhuge Suanpan remained in the array, using its power to enter Bai Luolan’s mind and access all her memories.
Bai Luolan, still confused, suddenly felt her thoughts grow hazy, as if she had entered a dream. When she regained clarity, she found herself back in her childhood, watching everything from her past unfold before her eyes… Her mind sank deeply into her memories, unaware that Zhuge Suanpan was reading them.
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“Shui Miao, you’re amazing! I almost couldn’t hold on earlier.”
Wang Yong, now recovered, was exhilarated. He mistakenly believed that everything that had just happened was Shui Miao’s doing.
“Godfather, you’re a real man. I’m impressed.”
Though Shui Miao said this, his thoughts were with Zhuge Suanpan. He hurriedly escorted Wang Yong away, eager to return and help Zhuge Suanpan deal with Bai Luolan.
Flattered by Shui Miao’s praise, Wang Yong grew even more excited and began boasting extravagantly.
Shui Miao remained silent until they reached the roadside, where he interrupted, “Godfather, drive to the town and find Jiang Zhihao. Ask him to teach you how to cultivate qi. I need to find a place to practice without disturbance, so I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
“Alright then. Since you’re so powerful, you don’t need my protection. I’ll head back now.”
The prospect of learning qi cultivation immediately captivated Wang Yong, and he stopped pestering Shui Miao.
Shui Miao took out his phone, called Jiang Zhihao, and watched as Wang Yong drove away before rushing back to the Stone Demon Array.
“Shui Miao, Bai Luolan’s fate bears some resemblance to yours, but she is utterly merciless. The ghost attendants and spectral horses you once had were all slain by her. She even pursued them into the depths of the Fengdu underworld and obliterated Wu Ai’s avatar and primordial spirit. This time, she has returned to uncover your secrets, eliminate you, and seize the Nine Cauldrons Alchemy Furnace. Furthermore, her cultivation techniques are quite unique and could be immensely beneficial to you. I will deploy the Stone Demon Array to assist you. Utilize your Soul Devouring power to refine and absorb her, gaining her memories and yin energy.” As soon as Shui Miao returned, Zhuge Suanpan conveyed his thoughts, detailing the situation.
Shui Miao had no reservations about eliminating someone who sought to kill him. He immediately activated his Soul Devouring power to envelop Bai Luolan, intent on refining and absorbing her completely.
Under the influence of the Stone Demon Array, Bai Luolan mistook the pain in her spirit for a sensation of comfort.
Soon, Shui Miao made a significant discovery.
Bai Luolan possessed a Qiankun Bag, which contained a vast quantity of elixirs and rare treasures!
Using his Soul Devouring power, Shui Miao destroyed Bai Luolan’s soul imprint on the Qiankun Bag and claimed it for himself.
“Fifth Brother, there are many elixirs here. Take some quickly to restore your strength!” Shui Miao never hesitated to share with his loved ones and friends. He immediately tossed the Qiankun Bag to Zhuge Suanpan.
The bag was filled with elixirs—all the stored resources of the Yellow Springs Sect, which Bai Luolan had stolen. Now they were back in Shui Miao’s hands. Delighted, Zhuge Suanpan didn’t stand on ceremony. He took enough elixirs for himself and Sima Zongheng, stored them away, consumed some to restore his cultivation, and then returned the bag to Shui Miao.
Thrilled, Shui Miao also took a few elixirs that enhanced soul power and continued refining and absorbing Bai Luolan.
Bai Luolan was powerful, and she wore precious armor.
“I can give this to Sister Bai Feng later,” Shui Miao thought. He removed the soul imprint from the armor, stored it in his Sage Ring, and mercilessly stripped Bai Luolan bare…
A spirit body isn’t a physical form—it’s merely a mass of black energy.
Thus, Shui Miao felt no attraction to a mass of black energy.
As time passed, Shui Miao converted a great deal of Bai Luolan’s yin energy into his own, rapidly enhancing his cultivation.
Thanks to the Stone Demon Array, progress was smooth.
By midnight, Bai Luolan’s ethereal form had vanished, her primordial spirit utterly exhausted, leaving only her yin dan hovering before Shui Miao.
Once the yin dan vanished, Bai Luolan would be gone forever, so Shui Miao hesitated to act.
“What are you waiting for?”
Seeing this, Zhuge Suanpan grew anxious.
It was worth noting that midnight was the hour when various demons roamed freely. If other monsters broke into the Stone Demon Array and caused trouble, it would be disastrous.
“Fifth Brother, if I completely consume the yin dan, will Bai Luolan vanish entirely? It doesn’t seem like she has a life talisman hidden elsewhere, does she?” Shui Miao found it difficult to believe that he held Bai Luolan’s destiny in his grasp. Once he took action, her primordial spirit would be obliterated, and she would disappear forever.
“At a time like this, you’re considering this?”
Zhuge Suanpan was astonished. “Shui Miao, this is a cruel world. If you don’t kill others, they will kill you. Even if she doesn’t have a life talisman hidden elsewhere, you cannot afford to be soft-hearted. Do you want to spare her so she can grow stronger and come after your loved ones and friends?”
“No!”
These words sent a chill down Shui Miao’s spine. He immediately activated his Soul Devouring power and devoured Bai Luolan’s yin dan in one gulp.
Bai Luolan, still immersed in her memories, suddenly felt everything around her rapidly vanishing. In her bewilderment, her spirit and memories dissipated.
Then, Zhuge Suanpan added, “Don’t worry, her primordial spirit still exists, but it won’t retain these memories. From now on, she will no longer be your enemy.”
Zhuge Suanpan had sensed all of Bai Luolan’s memories and learned that she indeed had a life talisman hidden in the Rakshasa Realm.
After refining Bai Luolan’s yin dan and primordial spirit, and acquiring her memories, Shui Miao heaved a deep sigh of relief.
“Shui Miao, your immediate enemy has been eliminated. It’s time for me to leave. Until we meet again.”
Zhuge Suanpan stood up, clasped his hands in farewell, and prepared to take his leave.
“So soon!” Shui Miao hadn’t expected Zhuge Suanpan to leave in such a hurry. His heart stirred, and he quickly said, “Fifth Brother, before you go… could you teach me this Stone Demon Array?”
“Interesting!”
Bai Luolan was taken aback, never expecting Wang Yong to have such a trick up his sleeve.
Her interest in Wang Yong grew immensely; she couldn’t help but wonder what this little old man had done in his youth and why his will was so unyielding.
Wang Yong had only climbed a few steps when a series of crackling sounds echoed around him—the crisp noise of small stones hitting the rocky ground.
The pebbles fell like rain, some landing on Wang Yong’s body, others striking his head, causing him to grimace in pain.
But this didn’t frighten Wang Yong. He placed his backpack over the back of his head and quickly crawled forward.
Once again, her tactic had failed.
Bai Luolan didn’t want to kill Wang Yong too quickly, so she stopped and prepared to possess him to access his memories.
Wang Yong had tattoos and a copper coin bracelet, both of which made Bai Luolan uneasy.
The copper coins, having passed through countless hands, were imbued with a strong Yang energy. For spirits, this energy felt scorching, and most ghosts couldn’t endure it. But Bai Luolan was no ordinary spirit. She endured the searing pain of the Yang energy on the coins and forced her way into Wang Yong’s body.
Wang Yong suddenly felt heavy and dizzy, immediately realizing he might be possessed by something unclean.
Spirit possession can be partial or full.
Partial possession means the spirit doesn’t fully invade the body’s seven orifices. The person can still move but feels dizzy and uncomfortable, as the spirit can’t fully control them.
Full possession requires the spirit to expend significant Yin energy to forcefully open the seven orifices, allowing complete control over the body and even access to the person’s thoughts.
Generally, spirits avoid expending Yin energy and prefer to possess those who are physically weak, making it easier to invade the orifices. This is why healthy people, with their strong Yang energy and vitality, are rarely possessed—for a spirit, possessing such a person is like jumping into a fire. If not careful, the Yang energy can backlash and destroy the spirit.
Bai Luolan was exceptionally powerful, far beyond an ordinary spirit.
But Wang Yong was no ordinary man either. As a child, due to his tomb-raiding activities, he had long taken special herbal medicines that made his Yang energy exceptionally strong and his seven orifices highly resistant. For a spirit to invade them required tremendous effort.
Seeing that Wang Yong’s Yang energy was far stronger than most and his orifices exceptionally difficult to breach, Bai Luolan’s curiosity was piqued. Ignoring the cost to her Yin energy, she forced her way into his orifices and fully possessed him.
The moment Bai Luolan seized full control, Wang Yong came to a halt.
Bai Luolan breathed a sigh of relief, but just as she began to access Wang Yong’s memories, she suddenly sensed another spirit nearby. Before she could react, the spirit cast a talisman that trapped her inside Wang Yong’s body. The talisman was mystical—not only did it prevent Bai Luolan from escaping, but it also kept her from controlling Wang Yong’s body.
At that moment, Shui Miao arrived, picked up Wang Yong, and ran…
Sensing Shui Miao’s sudden appearance, Bai Luolan knew something was wrong. Abandoning her attempt to access Wang Yong’s memories, she channeled her Yin energy to break the talisman.
Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was weak, so his talisman wasn’t very powerful.
Bai Luolan forced her way out and soon broke free, escaping from Wang Yong’s body.
But when she emerged, she found that Shui Miao and the other spirit had vanished. Using her spiritual sense, she realized Wang Yong had suddenly disappeared too!
“What’s going on?”
Bai Luolan didn’t know she had already entered the Stone Demon Array.
In reality, Shui Miao, Wang Yong, and Zhuge Suanpan were only a few steps away from her, but her mind was influenced by the array, preventing her from sensing them.
The Stone Demon Array was a mystical formation created by Zhuge Suanpan and Sima Zongheng together. It could trap the minds of those who entered, making them unable to break free. Those trapped believed they were running around, searching for an escape, and screaming desperately, but in truth, their spirits remained stationary—all their actions were merely mental illusions.
Logically, Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was inferior to Bai Luolan’s.
But Zhuge Suanpan had arrived earlier and used scattered stones to set up the array, drawing on the mountain’s spiritual energy to easily suppress Bai Luolan.
Shui Miao rescued Wang Yong and immediately used his immortal power to heal his injuries before taking him back to the taxi.
Zhuge Suanpan remained in the array, using its power to enter Bai Luolan’s mind and access all her memories.
Bai Luolan, confused, suddenly felt her thoughts grow hazy, as if she had entered a dream. When she regained clarity, she found herself back in her childhood, watching everything from her past unfold before her… Her mind sank into her memories, unaware that Zhuge Suanpan was reading them.
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“Shui Miao, you’re amazing! I almost couldn’t hold on earlier.”
Wang Yong, back to normal, was exhilarated. He mistakenly believed everything that had happened was Shui Miao’s doing.
“Godfather, you’re a real man. I’m impressed.”
Though Shui Miao said this, his mind was on Zhuge Suanpan. He hurriedly escorted Wang Yong away, eager to return and help Zhuge Suanpan deal with Bai Luolan.
Flattered by Shui Miao’s praise, Wang Yong grew even more excited and began boasting extravagantly.
Shui Miao remained silent until they reached the roadside. “Godfather, drive to the town and find Jiang Zhihao. Ask him to teach you how to cultivate Qi. I need to find a place to practice without disturbance, so I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
“Alright then. Since you’re so strong, you don’t need my protection. I’ll head back.”
The idea of learning Qi cultivation piqued Wang Yong’s interest, and he stopped pestering Shui Miao.
Shui Miao called Jiang Zhihao, watched Wang Yong drive off, and then hurried back to the Stone Demon Array.
“Shui Miao, Bai Luolan’s fate bears some resemblance to yours, but she is merciless. The ghost officials and spectral steeds that once surrounded you were slain by her. She even pursued Wu Ai’s avatar to Fengdu and obliterated it. This time, she has returned to uncover your secrets, eliminate you, and seize the Nine Cauldrons. Furthermore, her cultivation techniques are remarkably potent and could greatly enhance your abilities. I will employ the Stone Demon Array to aid you. Focus your Soul-Devouring Power to refine and assimilate her, thereby gaining her memories and Yin energy.” As soon as Shui Miao returned, Zhuge Suanpan conveyed his thoughts, detailing the circumstances.
Shui Miao had no reservations about eliminating someone who sought to kill him. He immediately enveloped Bai Luolan with his Soul-Devouring Power, intent on refining and absorbing her completely.
Under the influence of the Stone Demon Array, Bai Luolan mistook the pain in her spirit for a sensation of comfort.
Soon, Shui Miao made a significant discovery.
Bai Luolan possessed a Qiankun Bag filled with a vast quantity of elixirs and rare treasures!
Using his Soul-Devouring Power, Shui Miao destroyed Bai Luolan’s soul imprint on the bag and claimed it for himself.
“Fifth Brother, there are many elixirs here. Take some to restore your strength!” Shui Miao never hesitated to share with his loved ones and friends. He immediately tossed the Qiankun Bag to Zhuge Suanpan.
The bag contained numerous elixirs—all the stored resources of the Yellow Springs Sect, which Bai Luolan had stolen. Now they were back in Shui Miao’s hands. Delighted, Zhuge Suanpan didn’t stand on ceremony. He took enough elixirs for himself and Sima Zongheng, stored them, consumed some to restore his cultivation, and returned the bag to Shui Miao.
Thrilled, Shui Miao also took a few elixirs to enhance his soul power and continued refining and absorbing Bai Luolan.
Bai Luolan was powerful, and even her armor was treasure.
“These can be given to Sister Bai Feng later,” Shui Miao thought. He removed the soul imprints from her armor, stored everything in his Sage Ring, and mercilessly stripped Bai Luolan bare…
A spirit body isn’t a physical form—it’s merely a mass of dark energy.
So, Shui Miao felt no attraction to a mass of dark energy.
As time passed, Shui Miao converted much of Bai Luolan’s Yin energy into his own, rapidly enhancing his cultivation.
Thanks to the Stone Demon Array, progress was smooth.
By midnight, Bai Luolan’s spiritual form had completely dissipated, her primordial spirit exhausted, leaving only her Yin Dan hovering in front of Shui Miao.
Once the Yin Dan vanished, Bai Luolan would be gone forever, so Shui Miao hesitated.
“What are you waiting for?”
Seeing this, Zhuge Suanpan grew anxious.
Midnight was the hour when various demons roamed freely. If other monsters broke into the Stone Demon Array and caused trouble, it would be disastrous.
“Fifth Brother, if I completely absorb the Yin Dan, will Bai Luolan vanish entirely? Does she have a life talisman concealed somewhere else?” Shui Miao found it difficult to believe that he held Bai Luolan’s destiny in his grasp. Once he took action, her primordial spirit would be obliterated, and she would disappear forever.
“You’re considering this now?”
Zhuge Suanpan was astonished. “Shui Miao, this is a cruel world. If you don’t kill others, they will kill you. Even if she has no life talisman hidden, you cannot show mercy. Do you want to spare her, only for her to grow stronger and target your loved ones and friends?”
“No!”
These words sent a chill down Shui Miao’s spine. He immediately activated his Soul-Devouring Power and absorbed Bai Luolan’s Yin Dan.
Bai Luolan, still immersed in her reverie, suddenly sensed the world around her swiftly fading away. In her bewilderment, her primordial spirit and memories began to dissipate.
At that moment, Zhuge Suanpan added, “Don’t worry, her primordial spirit still exists, but it won’t retain these memories. From now on, she will no longer be your enemy.”
Zhuge Suanpan had sensed all of Bai Luolan’s memories and learned that she indeed had a life talisman hidden in the Rakshasa Realm.
After refining Bai Luolan’s Yin Dan and her primordial spirit, and assimilating her memories, Shui Miao finally exhaled a deep sigh of relief.
“Shui Miao, your immediate enemy has been eliminated. It’s time for me to leave. Until we meet again.”
Zhuge Suanpan stood up, clasped his hands in farewell, and prepared to depart.
“So soon!” Shui Miao hadn’t expected Zhuge Suanpan to leave in such a hurry. His heart stirred, and he quickly said, “Fifth Brother, before you go… could you teach me this Stone Demon Array?”
“Interesting!”
Bai Luolan was taken aback, never expecting Wang Yong to have such a trick up his sleeve.
Her interest in Wang Yong grew immensely; she couldn’t help but wonder what this little old man had done in his youth and why his will was so unyielding.
Wang Yong had only climbed a few steps when a series of crackling sounds echoed around him—the crisp noise of small stones hitting the rocky ground.
Like raindrops, the stones fell, some landing on Wang Yong’s body, others striking his head, causing him to grimace in pain.
But this didn’t frighten Wang Yong. He placed his backpack over the back of his head and quickly crawled forward.
This move had failed once again.
Bai Luolan didn’t want to kill Wang Yong too quickly, so she stopped her attack and prepared to possess him to access his memories.
Wang Yong had tattoos and a copper coin bracelet, both of which made Bai Luolan uneasy.
The copper coins, having passed through countless hands, were imbued with a strong yang energy. For spirits, this yang energy felt scorching, something most ghosts couldn’t endure. But Bai Luolan was no ordinary spirit. She endured the searing pain of the yang energy on her ethereal form and forcefully possessed Wang Yong.
Wang Yong suddenly felt his body grow heavy and his head dizzy. He immediately realized he might have been possessed by something unclean.
When a spirit possesses a human, it can be either a half-possession or a full-possession.
A half-possession means the spirit doesn’t fully invade the seven orifices of the body. The person can still move but feels dizzy and uncomfortable, as the spirit cannot fully control the body.
A full-possession occurs when the spirit expends its yin energy to forcibly invade the seven orifices, completely controlling the body and even accessing the person’s thoughts.
Generally, spirits avoid expending their yin energy and prefer to possess those who are physically weak, making it easier to invade the seven orifices. This is why healthy people, with their strong yang energy and vitality, are rarely possessed—for a spirit, possessing such a person is like jumping into a fire. If not careful, the yang energy can backlash and destroy the spirit.
Bai Luolan was exceptionally powerful, far beyond an ordinary spirit.
But Wang Yong was no ordinary man either. As a child, due to his tomb-raiding activities, he had long consumed special herbal medicines that made his yang energy extremely vigorous and his seven orifices highly resilient. For a spirit to invade them required tremendous effort.
Seeing that Wang Yong’s yang energy was much stronger than that of an average person and his seven orifices were exceptionally difficult to invade, Bai Luolan’s curiosity was piqued. Disregarding the expenditure of her yin energy, she forcibly invaded his seven orifices and fully possessed him.
The moment Bai Luolan fully possessed Wang Yong, he came to a halt.
Bai Luolan breathed a sigh of relief. Just as she was about to access Wang Yong’s memories, she suddenly sensed another spirit nearby. Before she could react, the spirit struck her with a talisman, trapping her inside Wang Yong’s body. The talisman was miraculous—not only did it prevent Bai Luolan from escaping, but it also kept her from controlling Wang Yong’s body.
At that moment, Shui Miao also arrived. He picked up Wang Yong and ran…
Sensing Shui Miao’s sudden appearance, Bai Luolan knew something was wrong. Without bothering to access Wang Yong’s memories, she immediately channeled her yin energy to forcefully break the talisman.
Zhuge Suanpan was currently weak, and the power of his talisman was not strong.
Bai Luolan broke through the talisman with sheer force and escaped from Wang Yong’s body.
But when she emerged, she found that both Shui Miao and the other spirit had disappeared. Using her spiritual sense, she suddenly realized that Wang Yong had vanished as well!
“What’s going on?”
Bai Luolan didn’t know she had already entered the Stone Demon Array.
In reality, Shui Miao, Wang Yong, and Zhuge Suanpan were only a few steps away from her, but her mind was affected by the array, preventing her from sensing them.
The Stone Demon Array was a mysterious formation created by Zhuge Suanpan and Sima Zongheng together. It could trap the minds of those who entered, making it impossible for them to break free. Those trapped would believe they were running around, searching for a way out, and screaming desperately, but in truth, their spirits remained stationary—all their actions were merely mental activities.
Logically, Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was inferior to Bai Luolan’s.
But Zhuge Suanpan had arrived earlier and set up the array with scattered stones, borrowing the mountain’s spiritual energy to easily suppress Bai Luolan.
Shui Miao rescued Wang Yong and immediately used his immortal power to heal his injuries before taking him back to the taxi.
Zhuge Suanpan remained in the array, using the Stone Demon Array’s power to enter Bai Luolan’s mind and access all her memories.
Bai Luolan, still confused, suddenly felt her thoughts grow hazy, as if she had entered a dream. When she regained clarity, she found herself back in her childhood, watching everything from her past unfold before her eyes… Her mind sank into her memories, unaware that Zhuge Suanpan was reading them.
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“Shui Miao, you’re amazing! I almost couldn’t hold on earlier.”
Wang Yong had returned to normal and was incredibly excited, mistakenly believing that everything that had just happened was Shui Miao’s doing.
“Godfather, you’re a real man. I’m impressed.”
Though Shui Miao said this, his mind was preoccupied with Zhuge Suanpan. He hurriedly escorted Wang Yong away, eager to return and help Zhuge Suanpan deal with Bai Luolan.
Flattered by Shui Miao’s praise, Wang Yong grew even more excited. He changed the subject and began boasting extravagantly.
Shui Miao remained silent until they reached the roadside, where he interrupted, “Godfather, drive to the town and find Jiang Zhihao. Ask him to teach you how to practice qi. I need to find a place to cultivate urgently and cannot be disturbed, so I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
“Alright then. Since you’re so powerful, you don’t need my protection. I’ll head back now.”
The idea of practicing qi piqued Wang Yong’s interest, and he no longer clung to Shui Miao.
Shui Miao took out his phone and called Jiang Zhihao. After watching Wang Yong drive away, he hurried back to the Stone Demon Array.
“Shui Miao, this Bai Luolan shares a similar fate to yours, but she is extremely ruthless. The ghost attendants and ghost horses you had before were all killed by her. She even pursued them to the Fengdu realm and destroyed Wu Ai’s avatar. She returned this time to uncover your secrets, kill you, and seize the Nine Cauldrons Alchemy Furnace. Moreover, her cultivation methods are highly effective and could greatly benefit you. I will use the Stone Demon Array to assist you. Use your Soul Devouring power to refine and absorb her, gaining her memories and yin energy.” As soon as Shui Miao returned, Zhuge Suanpan immediately transmitted his thoughts, informing Shui Miao of the general situation.
Shui Miao had no reservations about eliminating someone who sought to kill him. He immediately activated his Soul Devouring power to envelop Bai Luolan, intent on refining and absorbing her completely.
Under the influence of the Stone Demon Array, Bai Luolan mistook the pain in her spirit for a sensation of comfort.
Soon, Shui Miao made a significant discovery.
Bai Luolan possessed a Qiankun Bag, which contained a vast quantity of elixirs and rare treasures!
Using his Soul Devouring power, Shui Miao destroyed Bai Luolan’s soul imprint on the Qiankun Bag and claimed it for himself.
“Fifth Brother, there are many elixirs here. Take some quickly to restore your strength!” Shui Miao never hesitated to share with his loved ones and friends. He immediately tossed the Qiankun Bag to Zhuge Suanpan.
The bag contained a vast number of elixirs—all the stored resources of the Yellow Spring Sect, which Bai Luolan had stolen. Now they were back in Shui Miao’s hands. Overjoyed, Zhuge Suanpan didn’t stand on ceremony. He took enough elixirs for himself and Sima Zongheng, stored them away, consumed some to restore his cultivation, and returned the Qiankun Bag to Shui Miao.
Shui Miao, equally excited, took a few elixirs that enhanced soul power and continued refining and absorbing Bai Luolan.
Bai Luolan was powerful, and the armor she wore was treasure.
“I can give this to Sister Bai Feng later,” Shui Miao thought. He removed the soul imprint from the treasure armor, stored it in his Holy Ring, and mercilessly stripped Bai Luolan bare…
A spirit body isn’t a physical form—it’s merely a mass of dark energy.
Thus, Shui Miao felt no attraction to a mass of dark energy.
As time passed, Shui Miao absorbed a great deal of Bai Luolan’s yin energy, making it his own, and his cultivation level rose rapidly.
Under the influence of the Stone Demon Array, progress was exceptionally smooth.
By midnight, Bai Luolan’s spirit body had dissipated, her divine soul depleted, leaving only her yin dan suspended before Shui Miao.
Once the yin dan vanished, Bai Luolan would cease to exist entirely, so Shui Miao hesitated to act.
“What are you waiting for?”
Seeing this, Zhuge Suanpan grew anxious.
It was important to note that midnight was the hour when various demons roamed freely. If other demons broke into the Stone Demon Array and caused trouble, it would be disastrous.
“Fifth Brother, if I fully absorb the yin dan, will Bai Luolan disappear completely? Does she not have a life talisman hidden elsewhere?” Shui Miao found it hard to believe that he held Bai Luolan’s fate in his hands. Once he acted, her divine soul would be destroyed, and she would vanish forever.
“At a time like this, you’re considering this?”
Zhuge Suanpan was astonished. “Shui Miao, this is a cruel world. If you don’t kill others, they will kill you. Even if she doesn’t have a life talisman hidden elsewhere, you cannot afford to be soft-hearted. Do you intend to spare her, only for her to grow stronger and come after your loved ones and friends?”
“No!”
Hearing this, a chill ran down Shui Miao’s spine. He immediately activated his Soul Devouring power and absorbed Bai Luolan’s yin dan in one swift motion.
Bai Luolan, still lost in her memories, suddenly sensed everything around her rapidly fading away. In her confusion, her divine soul and memories dissipated.
At that moment, Zhuge Suanpan added, “Don’t worry, her divine soul still exists, but it won’t retain these memories. From now on, she will no longer be your enemy.”
Zhuge Suanpan had sensed all of Bai Luolan’s memories and learned that she indeed had a life talisman hidden in the Rakshasa Realm.
After refining Bai Luolan’s yin dan and divine soul and obtaining her memories, Shui Miao let out a long sigh of relief.
“Shui Miao, your immediate enemy has been eliminated. It’s time for me to leave. Until we meet again.”
Zhuge Suanpan stood up, clasped his hands in farewell, and prepared to depart.
“So soon!” Shui Miao hadn’t expected Zhuge Suanpan to leave in such a hurry. His heart stirred, and he quickly said, “Fifth Brother, before you go… could you teach me this Stone Demon Array?”
“Interesting!”
Bai Luolan was taken aback, never expecting Wang Yong to have such a trick up his sleeve.
She couldn’t help but grow increasingly curious about Wang Yong, eager to learn what this little old man had done in his youth and why his will was so unyielding.
Wang Yong had only climbed a few steps when a series of crackling sounds echoed around him—the crisp noise of small stones hitting the rocky ground.
The pebbles fell like rain, some landing on Wang Yong’s body, others striking his head, causing him to grimace in pain.
But this didn’t frighten Wang Yong. He placed his backpack over the back of his head and quickly crawled forward.
This move had failed once again.
Bai Luolan didn’t want to kill Wang Yong too quickly, so she stopped and prepared to possess him to access his memories.
Wang Yong had tattoos and a copper coin bracelet, both of which made Bai Luolan uneasy.
The copper coins, having passed through countless hands, were imbued with a great deal of yang energy. This yang energy felt scorching to spirits, and most ghosts couldn’t endure it. But Bai Luolan was no ordinary spirit. She endured the searing pain of the yang energy on the coins and forced her way into Wang Yong’s body.
Wang Yong felt a sudden heaviness in his body and dizziness in his head. He immediately realized he might be possessed by something unclean.
Spirit possession can be partial or full.
Partial possession means the spirit doesn’t fully penetrate the body’s seven orifices. The person can still move but feels dizzy and uncomfortable, as the spirit can’t fully control the body.
Full possession requires the spirit to expend significant yin energy to forcibly open the seven orifices, allowing it to completely control the body and even access the person’s thoughts.
Generally, spirits avoid expending yin energy and prefer to possess those who are physically weak, making it easier to penetrate the orifices. This is why healthy people are rarely possessed—their strong yang energy and vitality make possession akin to jumping into a fire for a spirit, with the risk of yang energy backlash potentially destroying them.
Bai Luolan was exceptionally powerful, far beyond an ordinary spirit.
But Wang Yong was no ordinary man either. As a child, due to his involvement in tomb raiding, he had long taken special herbal medicines that made his yang energy extremely vigorous and his seven orifices exceptionally resilient. For a spirit to penetrate them would require immense effort.
Seeing that Wang Yong’s yang energy was far stronger than most and his orifices incredibly difficult to penetrate, Bai Luolan’s curiosity was piqued. Ignoring the cost to her yin energy, she forced her way through his orifices and fully possessed him.
The moment Bai Luolan fully possessed Wang Yong, he stopped moving.
Bai Luolan breathed a sigh of relief and was about to access Wang Yong’s memories when she suddenly sensed another spirit nearby. Before she could react, the spirit cast a talisman that trapped her inside Wang Yong’s body. The talisman was miraculous—not only did it prevent Bai Luolan from leaving, but it also stopped her from controlling Wang Yong’s body.
Just then, Shui Miao arrived, picked up Wang Yong, and ran off…
Sensing Shui Miao’s sudden appearance, Bai Luolan knew something was wrong. She abandoned her attempt to access Wang Yong’s memories and focused all her energy on breaking the talisman.
Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was weak, and the power of his talisman was limited.
Bai Luolan forced her way through and quickly shattered the talisman, escaping from Wang Yong’s body.
But when she emerged, she found that Shui Miao and the other spirit had vanished. Using her spiritual sense, she realized Wang Yong had suddenly disappeared too!
“What’s going on?”
Bai Luolan didn’t know she had already entered the Stone Demon Array.
In reality, Shui Miao, Wang Yong, and Zhuge Suanpan were only a few steps away from her, but her mind was affected by the array, preventing her from sensing them.
The Stone Demon Array was a mysterious formation created by Zhuge Suanpan and Sima Zongheng together. It could trap the minds of those who entered, making them unable to extricate themselves. Those trapped would believe they were running around, searching for a way out, and screaming desperately, but in truth, their spirits remained stationary—all their actions were merely mental activities.
Logically, Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was inferior to Bai Luolan’s.
But Zhuge Suanpan had arrived first and used scattered stones to set up the array, drawing on the mountain’s spiritual energy to easily suppress Bai Luolan.
Shui Miao rescued Wang Yong and immediately used his immortal power to heal his injuries before taking him back to the taxi.
Zhuge Suanpan remained in the array, using its power to enter Bai Luolan’s mind and access all her memories.
Bai Luolan, still confused, suddenly felt her thoughts grow hazy, as if she had entered a dream. When she regained clarity, she found herself back in her childhood, watching everything from her past unfold before her eyes… Her mind sank into her memories, unaware that Zhuge Suanpan was reading them.
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“Shui Miao, you’re amazing! I almost couldn’t hold on earlier.”
Wang Yong had returned to normal and was incredibly excited, mistakenly believing that everything that had just happened was Shui Miao’s doing.
“Godfather, you’re a real man. I’m impressed.”
Though Shui Miao said this, his mind was on Zhuge Suanpan. He hurriedly sent Wang Yong away so he could return and help Zhuge Suanpan deal with Bai Luolan.
Flattered by Shui Miao’s praise, Wang Yong grew even more excited and began boasting extravagantly.
Shui Miao remained silent until they reached the roadside, then interrupted, “Godfather, drive to the town and find Jiang Zhihao. Ask him to teach you how to cultivate qi. I need to find a place to practice without being disturbed, so I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
“Alright then. You’re so powerful you don’t need my protection anyway. I’ll head back now.”
The idea of learning to cultivate qi immediately piqued Wang Yong’s interest, and he stopped pestering Shui Miao.
Shui Miao took out his phone, called Jiang Zhihao, and watched as Wang Yong drove away before rushing back to the Stone Demon Array.
“Shui Miao, this Bai Luolan’s destiny bears some resemblance to yours, but she is utterly merciless. The ghost attendants and spectral horses that once surrounded you were all slain by her. She even pursued them to the capital of Fengdu and obliterated Wu Ai’s avatar and primordial spirit. She has returned this time to uncover your secrets, eliminate you, and seize the Nine Cauldrons Alchemy Furnace. Moreover, her cultivation techniques are quite unique and could be immensely beneficial to you. I will employ the Stone Demon Array to assist you. Utilize your Soul Devouring power to refine and absorb her, thereby gaining her memories and yin energy.” As soon as Shui Miao returned, Zhuge Suanpan immediately conveyed his thoughts, apprising Shui Miao of the general situation.
When it came to those who wanted to kill him, Shui Miao showed no mercy. He immediately activated his Soul Devouring power to envelop Bai Luolan, intending to refine and absorb her completely.
Under the influence of the Stone Demon Array, Bai Luolan mistook the pain in her spirit for a sensation of comfort.
Soon, Shui Miao made a significant discovery.
Bai Luolan possessed a Qiankun Bag, which contained a large quantity of elixirs and rare treasures!
Using his Soul Devouring power, Shui Miao destroyed Bai Luolan’s soul imprint on the Qiankun Bag and claimed it for himself.
“Fifth Brother, there are many elixirs here. Take some quickly to restore your strength!” Shui Miao never hesitated to share with his loved ones and friends. He immediately tossed the Qiankun Bag to Zhuge Suanpan.
The Qiankun Bag contained a vast number of elixirs—all the stored resources of the Yellow Spring Sect, which Bai Luolan had stolen. Now they were back in Shui Miao’s hands. Overjoyed, Zhuge Suanpan didn’t stand on ceremony. He took enough elixirs for himself and Sima Zongheng, stored them away, consumed some to restore his cultivation, and then returned the Qiankun Bag to Shui Miao.
Shui Miao, equally excited, took a few elixirs that could enhance soul power and continued refining and absorbing Bai Luolan.
Bai Luolan was powerful, and she wore precious armor.
“This can be given to Sister Bai Feng later,” Shui Miao thought as he removed the soul imprint from the armor and stored it in his Sage Ring, mercilessly stripping Bai Luolan until she was completely exposed…
A spirit body isn’t a physical body—it’s merely a mass of black energy.
Thus, Shui Miao felt no lust toward a mass of black energy.
As time passed, Shui Miao converted a great deal of Bai Luolan’s yin energy into his own, rapidly enhancing his cultivation.
Under the effect of the Stone Demon Array, progress was exceptionally smooth.
By midnight, Bai Luolan’s spiritual form had vanished, her primordial spirit was exhausted, and only her yin elixir remained, hovering before Shui Miao.
Once the yin dan vanished, Bai Luolan would be completely erased. For this reason, Shui Miao hesitated to act.
“What are you waiting for?”
Seeing this, Zhuge Suanpan grew anxious.
It was important to remember that midnight was the hour when various monsters roamed freely. If other monsters broke into the Stone Demon Array and caused trouble, it would be problematic.
“Fifth Brother, if I completely consume the yin dan, will Bai Luolan vanish entirely? She doesn’t seem to have a life talisman hidden somewhere else, does she?” Shui Miao found it difficult to believe that he held Bai Luolan’s fate in his grasp. Once he acted, her primordial spirit would be destroyed, and she would disappear forever.
“At a time like this, you’re considering this?”
Zhuge Suanpan found it incredible. “Shui Miao, this is a cruel world. If you don’t kill others, they will kill you. Even if she doesn’t have a life talisman hidden elsewhere, you cannot show mercy. Do you want to spare her so she can grow stronger and come after your loved ones and friends?”
“No!”
Hearing this, a chill ran down Shui Miao’s spine. He immediately activated his Soul Devouring power and devoured Bai Luolan’s yin dan in an instant.
Bai Luolan, still immersed in her memories, suddenly felt everything before her swiftly vanishing. In her bewilderment, her primordial spirit and memories dissipated.
At that moment, Zhuge Suanpan added, “Don’t worry, her primordial spirit still exists, but it won’t retain these memories. From now on, she will no longer be your enemy.”
Zhuge Suanpan had sensed all of Bai Luolan’s memories and learned that she indeed had a life talisman hidden in the Rakshasa Realm.
After refining Bai Luolan’s yin dan and primordial spirit, and acquiring her memories, Shui Miao heaved a deep sigh of relief.
“Shui Miao, your immediate enemy has been eliminated. It’s time for me to leave. Until we meet again.”
Zhuge Suanpan stood up, clasped his hands in farewell, and prepared to take his leave.
“So soon!” Shui Miao hadn’t expected Zhuge Suanpan to leave in such a hurry. His heart stirred, and he quickly said, “Fifth Brother, Fifth Brother, before you go… could you teach me this Stone Demon Array?!”
“Interesting!”
Bai Luolan was taken aback, never expecting Wang Yong to have such a trick up his sleeve.
She couldn’t help but grow more intrigued by Wang Yong, eager to learn what this little old man had done in his youth and why his will was so unyielding.
Wang Yong had only climbed a few steps when a series of crackling sounds echoed around him—the crisp noise of small stones striking the rocky ground.
Like raindrops, the pebbles fell, some hitting Wang Yong’s body, others striking his head, causing him to grimace in pain.
But this didn’t frighten Wang Yong. He placed his backpack over the back of his head and quickly crawled forward.
This move had failed once again.
Bai Luolan didn’t want to kill Wang Yong too quickly, so she stopped her assault and prepared to possess him, intending to access his memories.
Wang Yong had tattoos and a copper coin bracelet, both of which made Bai Luolan deeply uncomfortable.
The copper coins, having passed through countless hands, were imbued with a strong yang energy. This energy felt scorching to spirits, and most ghosts couldn’t endure it. But Bai Luolan was no ordinary spirit. She endured the searing pain of the coins’ yang energy on her ethereal form and forced her way into Wang Yong’s body.
Wang Yong suddenly felt heavy and dizzy, immediately suspecting he had been possessed by something unclean.
Spirit possession can be partial or full.
Partial possession means the spirit doesn’t fully invade the body’s seven orifices. The person can still move but feels dizzy and uncomfortable, as the spirit can’t fully control the body.
Full possession requires the spirit to expend significant yin energy to forcibly open the seven orifices, allowing complete control over the body and even access to the person’s thoughts.
Generally, spirits avoid expending yin energy and prefer to possess those who are physically weak, making it easier to invade the seven orifices. This is why healthy people, with their strong yang energy and vitality, are rarely possessed—for a spirit, possessing such a person is like jumping into a fire. If not careful, the yang energy can backlash and destroy the spirit.
Bai Luolan was exceptionally powerful, far beyond an ordinary spirit.
But Wang Yong was no ordinary man either. As a child, due to his involvement in tomb raiding, he had long taken special herbal medicines that greatly enhanced his yang energy and fortified his seven orifices. For a spirit to invade them required tremendous effort.
Seeing that Wang Yong’s yang energy was far stronger than most and his seven orifices exceptionally resilient, Bai Luolan’s curiosity was piqued. Ignoring the cost to her yin energy, she forced her way into his orifices and fully possessed him.
The moment Bai Luolan seized control, Wang Yong came to a halt.
Bai Luolan breathed a sigh of relief and was about to access Wang Yong’s memories when she suddenly sensed another spirit beside her. Before she could react, the spirit struck her with a talisman, trapping her inside Wang Yong’s body. The talisman was mystical—not only did it prevent Bai Luolan from escaping, but it also kept her from controlling Wang Yong’s body.
Just then, Shui Miao arrived, lifted Wang Yong, and fled…
Sensing Shui Miao’s sudden appearance, Bai Luolan knew something was wrong. Abandoning her attempt to access Wang Yong’s memories, she mustered her yin energy to forcefully break the talisman.
Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was weak, and his talisman’s power was limited.
Bai Luolan broke through the talisman with sheer force and escaped from Wang Yong’s body.
But when she emerged, she found that Shui Miao and the other spirit had vanished. Using her spiritual sense, she suddenly realized Wang Yong had disappeared too!
“What’s going on?”
Bai Luolan didn’t know she had already entered the Stone Demon Array.
In reality, Shui Miao, Wang Yong, and Zhuge Suanpan were only a few steps away from her, but her mind was influenced by the array, preventing her from sensing them.
The Stone Demon Array was a mystical formation created by Zhuge Suanpan and Sima Zongheng together. It could trap the minds of those who entered, making them unable to break free. Those trapped believed they were running around, searching for an escape, and screaming desperately, but in truth, their spirits remained motionless—all their actions were merely mental illusions.
Logically, Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was inferior to Bai Luolan’s.
But Zhuge Suanpan had arrived earlier and set up the array with scattered stones, drawing on the mountain’s spiritual energy to easily suppress Bai Luolan.
Shui Miao rescued Wang Yong and immediately used his immortal power to heal his injuries before taking him back to the taxi.
Zhuge Suanpan remained in the array, using its power to enter Bai Luolan’s mind and access all her memories.
Bai Luolan, still confused, suddenly felt her thoughts grow hazy, as if she had entered a dream. When she regained clarity, she found herself back in her childhood, watching everything from her past unfold before her eyes… Her mind sank into her memories, unaware that Zhuge Suanpan was reading them.
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“Shui Miao, you’re amazing! I almost couldn’t hold on earlier.”
Wang Yong, now recovered, was exhilarated and mistakenly believed everything that had happened was Shui Miao’s doing.
“Godfather, you’re a real man. I’m impressed.”
Though Shui Miao said this, his mind was on Zhuge Suanpan. He hurriedly escorted Wang Yong away, eager to return and help Zhuge Suanpan deal with Bai Luolan.
Flattered by Shui Miao’s praise, Wang Yong grew even more excited and began boasting extravagantly.
Shui Miao remained silent until they reached the roadside, then interrupted, “Godfather, drive to the town and find Jiang Zhihao. Ask him to teach you how to cultivate qi. I need to find a place to train urgently and can’t be disturbed, so I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
“Alright then. You’re so strong, you don’t need my protection. I’ll head back now.”
The idea of learning qi cultivation piqued Wang Yong’s interest, and he stopped pestering Shui Miao.
Shui Miao took out his phone, called Jiang Zhihao, and watched as Wang Yong drove away before rushing back to the Stone Demon Array.
“Shui Miao, Bai Luolan’s fate bears some resemblance to yours, but she is utterly merciless. The ghost officials and ghost horses that once surrounded you were all slain by her. She even pursued them to Fengdu and obliterated Wu Ai’s avatar and primordial spirit. She has returned this time to uncover your secrets, kill you, and seize the Nine Cauldrons. Furthermore, her cultivation techniques are remarkably effective and could greatly benefit you. I will employ the Stone Demon Array to assist you. Utilize your Soul Devouring power to refine and absorb her, gaining her memories and yin energy.” As soon as Shui Miao returned, Zhuge Suanpan conveyed his thoughts, explaining the situation.
Shui Miao had no mercy for those who sought to kill him. He immediately enveloped Bai Luolan with his Soul Devouring power, intent on refining and absorbing her completely.
Under the influence of the Stone Demon Array, Bai Luolan mistook the pain in her spirit for a sensation of comfort.
Soon, Shui Miao made a significant discovery.
Bai Luolan possessed a Qiankun Bag, filled with a vast quantity of elixirs and rare treasures!
Using his Soul Devouring power, Shui Miao destroyed Bai Luolan’s soul imprint on the bag and claimed it for himself.
“Fifth Brother, there are many elixirs here. Take some quickly to restore your strength!” Shui Miao never hesitated to share with his loved ones and friends. He immediately tossed the Qiankun Bag to Zhuge Suanpan.
The bag contained numerous elixirs—all the stored resources of the Yellow Spring Sect, which Bai Luolan had stolen. Now they were back in Shui Miao’s hands. Overjoyed, Zhuge Suanpan didn’t stand on ceremony. He took enough elixirs for himself and Sima Zongheng, stored them away, consumed some to restore his cultivation, and returned the bag to Shui Miao.
Thrilled, Shui Miao also took a few elixirs to enhance his soul power and continued refining and absorbing Bai Luolan.
Bai Luolan was powerful, and she wore precious armor.
Shui Miao planned to give it to Sister Bai Feng later. He removed the soul imprint from the armor, stored it in his Saint Ring, and mercilessly stripped Bai Luolan bare…
A spirit body isn’t a physical form—it’s merely a mass of black energy.
Thus, Shui Miao felt no attraction to a mere mass of black energy.
As time passed, Shui Miao absorbed vast amounts of Bai Luolan’s yin energy, rapidly enhancing his own cultivation.
Thanks to the Stone Demon Array, progress was smooth.
By midnight, Bai Luolan’s spiritual form had completely dispersed, her primordial essence exhausted, leaving only her yin dan hovering in front of Shui Miao.
Once the yin dan vanished, Bai Luolan would be gone forever, so Shui Miao hesitated to act.
“What are you waiting for?”
Seeing this, Zhuge Suanpan grew anxious.
Midnight was the hour when various demons roamed freely. If other monsters broke into the Stone Demon Array and caused trouble, it would be disastrous.
“Fifth Brother, if I completely absorb the yin dan, will Bai Luolan vanish entirely? Could she possibly have a life talisman concealed somewhere else?” Shui Miao struggled to accept the notion that Bai Luolan’s fate rested in his hands. With a single move, her primordial spirit would be obliterated, and she would disappear forever.
“At a time like this, you’re considering this?”
Zhuge Suanpan was astonished. “Shui Miao, this is a cruel world. If you don’t kill others, they will kill you. Even if she has no life talisman hidden, you cannot afford mercy. Do you want to spare her, only for her to grow stronger and harm your loved ones and friends?”
“No!”
These words sent a chill down Shui Miao’s spine. He immediately activated his Soul Devouring power and absorbed Bai Luolan’s yin dan in an instant.
Bai Luolan, still immersed in her recollections, suddenly felt everything around her swiftly vanishing. In her bewilderment, her spirit and memories dissipated.
Then, Zhuge Suanpan added, “Don’t worry, her primordial spirit still exists, but it won’t retain these memories. From now on, she will no longer be your enemy.”
Zhuge Suanpan had sensed all of Bai Luolan’s memories and learned that she indeed had a life talisman hidden in the Rakshasa Realm.
After refining Bai Luolan’s yin dan and primordial spirit, and acquiring her memories, Shui Miao finally exhaled a deep sigh of relief.
“Shui Miao, your immediate enemy has been eliminated. It’s time for me to leave. Until we meet again.”
Zhuge Suanpan stood up, clasped his hands in farewell, and prepared to depart.
“So soon!” Shui Miao hadn’t expected Zhuge Suanpan to leave so abruptly. His heart stirred, and he quickly said, “Fifth Brother, before you go… could you teach me this Stone Demon Array?”
“Interesting!”
Bai Luolan was taken aback, never expecting Wang Yong to have such a trick up his sleeve.
Her interest in Wang Yong grew immensely; she was eager to learn what this little old man before her had done in his youth and why his will was so unyielding.
Wang Yong had only climbed a few steps when a series of crackling sounds echoed around him—the crisp noise of small stones hitting the rocky ground.
The pebbles fell like rain, some landing on Wang Yong’s body, others striking his head, causing him to grimace in pain.
But this didn’t frighten Wang Yong. He placed his backpack over the back of his head and quickly crawled forward.
This move had failed once again.
Bai Luolan had no intention of killing Wang Yong too quickly. She paused, preparing to possess his body and access his memories.
Wang Yong had tattoos and a copper coin bracelet, both of which made Bai Luolan uneasy.
The copper coins, having passed through countless hands, were imbued with a strong yang energy. This energy felt scorching to spirits, and most ghosts couldn’t endure it. But Bai Luolan was no ordinary spirit. She endured the searing pain of the coins’ yang energy on her ethereal form and forced her way into Wang Yong’s body.
Wang Yong suddenly felt heavy and dizzy, immediately suspecting he had been possessed by something unclean.
When a ghost possesses a human, it can be either a half-possession or a full-possession.
A half-possession means the ghost doesn’t fully penetrate the body’s seven orifices. The person can still move but feels dizzy and uncomfortable, as the ghost cannot fully control them.
A full-possession occurs when the ghost expends significant yin energy to forcibly open the seven orifices, completely controlling the body and even accessing the person’s thoughts.
Generally, ghosts avoid expending their yin energy and prefer to possess those who are physically weak, making it easier to penetrate the seven orifices. This is why healthy people are rarely possessed—their strong yang energy and vitality make possession akin to jumping into a fire for a ghost. If not careful, the ghost could be destroyed by a backlash of yang energy.
Bai Luolan was exceptionally powerful, far beyond an ordinary ghost.
But Wang Yong was no ordinary man either. As a child, due to his involvement in tomb raiding, he had long taken special herbal medicines that greatly enhanced his yang energy and fortified his seven orifices. For a ghost to penetrate them required tremendous effort.
Seeing that Wang Yong’s yang energy was far stronger than most and his seven orifices exceptionally resilient, Bai Luolan’s curiosity was piqued. Ignoring the cost to her yin energy, she forced her way through his orifices and fully possessed him.
The moment Bai Luolan seized full control, Wang Yong came to a halt.
Bai Luolan breathed a sigh of relief and began to access Wang Yong’s memories. But before she could, she suddenly sensed another ghost beside her. Before she could react, the ghost unleashed a talisman that trapped her inside Wang Yong’s body. The talisman was mystical—not only did it prevent Bai Luolan from escaping, but it also stripped her of control over Wang Yong’s body.
Just then, Shui Miao arrived. He picked up Wang Yong and fled…
Sensing Shui Miao’s sudden appearance, Bai Luolan knew something was wrong. Abandoning her attempt to access Wang Yong’s memories, she mustered her yin energy to break the talisman’s seal.
Zhuge Suanpan was currently weak, and the power of his talisman was limited.
Bai Luolan forced her way out, soon shattering the talisman and escaping from Wang Yong’s body.
But when she emerged, she found that Shui Miao and the other ghost had vanished. Using her spiritual sense, she realized Wang Yong had suddenly disappeared too!
“What’s going on?”
Bai Luolan didn’t realize she had already entered the Stone Demon Array.
In truth, Shui Miao, Wang Yong, and Zhuge Suanpan were only a few steps away from her. However, her mind was influenced by the array, preventing her from sensing them.
The Stone Demon Array was a mystical formation created by Zhuge Suanpan and Sima Zongheng together. It could trap the minds of those who entered, making them unable to break free. Those caught in the array believed they were running around, searching for an escape, and screaming desperately, but in reality, their spirits remained motionless—all their actions were merely illusions within their minds.
Logically, Zhuge Suanpan was no match for Bai Luolan in terms of strength.
But Zhuge Suanpan had arrived earlier and set up the array with scattered stones, drawing on the mountain’s spiritual energy to easily suppress Bai Luolan.
Shui Miao rescued Wang Yong and immediately used his immortal power to heal his injuries before taking him back to the taxi.
Zhuge Suanpan remained in the array, using its power to infiltrate Bai Luolan’s mind and access all her memories.
Bai Luolan, still confused, suddenly felt her thoughts grow hazy, as if she had entered a dream. When she regained clarity, she found herself back in her childhood, watching everything from her past unfold before her eyes… Her mind sank deeply into her memories, unaware that Zhuge Suanpan was reading them.
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“Shui Miao, you’re amazing! I almost didn’t make it earlier.”
Wang Yong had returned to normal and was exhilarated, mistakenly believing that everything that had happened was Shui Miao’s doing.
“Godfather, you’re a real man. I’m impressed.”
Though Shui Miao said this, his thoughts were with Zhuge Suanpan. He hurriedly escorted Wang Yong away, planning to return and help Zhuge Suanpan deal with Bai Luolan.
Flattered by Shui Miao’s praise, Wang Yong grew even more excited and began boasting wildly.
Shui Miao remained silent until they reached the roadside. “Godfather, drive to the town and find Jiang Zhihao. Ask him to teach you how to cultivate qi. I need to find a place to train urgently and must not be disturbed. I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
“Alright then. You’re so powerful you don’t need my protection anyway. I’ll head back now.”
The prospect of learning qi cultivation immediately captivated Wang Yong, and he stopped pestering Shui Miao.
Shui Miao took out his phone, called Jiang Zhihao, and watched as Wang Yong drove away before rushing back to the Stone Demon Array.
“Shui Miao, Bai Luolan’s fate bears some resemblance to yours, but she is utterly merciless. The ghost officials and ghost horses who once stood by your side were all slain by her. She even pursued them to Fengdu and obliterated Wu Ai’s avatar and primordial spirit. She has returned this time to uncover your secrets, kill you, and seize the Nine Cauldrons. Moreover, her cultivation techniques are highly effective and could greatly benefit you. I will deploy the Stone Demon Array to assist you. Utilize your Soul Devouring power to refine and absorb her, gaining her memories and yin energy.” As soon as Shui Miao returned, Zhuge Suanpan transmitted his thoughts, briefing him on the situation.
Shui Miao had no mercy for those who sought to kill him. He immediately enveloped Bai Luolan with his Soul Devouring power, intent on refining and absorbing her completely.
Under the influence of the Stone Demon Array, Bai Luolan mistook the pain in her spirit for a sensation of comfort.
Soon, Shui Miao made a significant discovery.
Bai Luolan possessed a Qiankun Bag, which contained a vast quantity of elixirs and rare treasures!
Using his Soul Devouring power, Shui Miao destroyed Bai Luolan’s soul imprint on the Qiankun Bag and claimed it for himself.
“Fifth Brother, there are many elixirs here. Take some quickly to restore your strength!” Shui Miao never hesitated to share with his loved ones and friends. He immediately tossed the Qiankun Bag to Zhuge Suanpan.
The bag contained numerous elixirs—all the stored resources of the Yellow Springs Sect, which Bai Luolan had stolen. Now they were back in Shui Miao’s hands. Overjoyed, Zhuge Suanpan didn’t stand on ceremony. He took enough elixirs for himself and Sima Zongheng, stored them away, consumed some to restore his cultivation, and returned the Qiankun Bag to Shui Miao.
Thrilled, Shui Miao also took a few elixirs that enhanced soul power and continued refining and absorbing Bai Luolan.
Bai Luolan was powerful, and even her armor was treasure.
“I can give this to Sister Bai Feng later,” Shui Miao thought. He removed the soul imprint from her armor, stored it all in his Sage Ring, and mercilessly stripped Bai Luolan bare…
A spirit body wasn’t a physical form—it was merely a mass of black energy.
Thus, Shui Miao felt no attraction to a mere cluster of dark energy.
As time passed, Shui Miao converted large amounts of Bai Luolan’s yin energy into his own, rapidly enhancing his cultivation.
Thanks to the Stone Demon Array, progress was smooth.
By midnight, Bai Luolan’s spiritual form had completely dissipated, her primordial essence exhausted, leaving only her yin core hovering in front of Shui Miao.
Once the yin dan vanished, Bai Luolan would be gone forever. Shui Miao hesitated to act.
“What are you waiting for?”
Seeing this, Zhuge Suanpan grew anxious.
Midnight was the hour when all manner of demons roamed freely. If other monsters broke into the Stone Demon Array and caused trouble, it would spell disaster.
“Fifth Brother, if I completely absorb the yin dan, will Bai Luolan vanish entirely? She doesn’t have a life talisman concealed somewhere else, does she?” Shui Miao found it difficult to believe that he held Bai Luolan’s destiny in his grasp. Once he acted, her primordial spirit would be obliterated, and she would disappear forever.
“You’re considering this now?”
Zhuge Suanpan was astonished. “Shui Miao, this is a cruel world. If you don’t kill others, they will kill you. Even if she has no life talisman hidden, you cannot afford mercy. Do you want to spare her, only for her to grow stronger and come after your loved ones and friends?”
“No!”
These words sent a chill down Shui Miao’s spine. He immediately activated his Soul Devouring power and absorbed Bai Luolan’s yin dan in an instant.
Bai Luolan, still immersed in her memories, suddenly felt everything around her swiftly fading away. In her bewilderment, her spirit and memories dissipated.
Then, Zhuge Suanpan added, “Don’t worry, her primordial spirit still exists, but it won’t retain these memories. From now on, she will no longer be your enemy.”
Zhuge Suanpan had sensed all of Bai Luolan’s memories and learned that she indeed had a life talisman hidden in the Rakshasa Realm.
After refining Bai Luolan’s yin dan and her primordial spirit, and acquiring her memories, Shui Miao finally let out a deep sigh of relief.
“Shui Miao, your immediate enemy has been eliminated. It’s time for me to leave. We’ll meet again.”
Zhuge Suanpan stood up, clasped his hands in farewell, and prepared to depart.
“So soon!” Shui Miao hadn’t expected Zhuge Suanpan to leave in such a hurry. A thought struck him, and he quickly said, “Fifth Brother, before you go… could you teach me this Stone Demon Array?”
“Interesting!”
Bai Luolan was taken aback, never expecting Wang Yong to have such a trick up his sleeve.
She couldn’t help but grow more intrigued by Wang Yong, eager to learn what this little old man before her had done in his youth and why his will was so unyielding.
Wang Yong had only climbed a few steps when a series of crackling sounds rang out—the crisp noise of small stones hitting the rocky ground.
The pebbles fell like rain, some landing on Wang Yong’s body, others striking his head, causing him to grimace in pain.
But this didn’t frighten Wang Yong. He placed his backpack over the back of his head and quickly crawled forward.
This move had failed once again.
Bai Luolan didn’t want to kill Wang Yong too quickly, so she stopped and prepared to possess him to access his memories.
Wang Yong had tattoos and a copper coin bracelet, both of which made Bai Luolan uneasy.
The copper coins, having passed through countless hands, were imbued with a great deal of yang energy. This yang energy felt scorching to spirits, and most ghosts couldn’t endure it. But Bai Luolan was no ordinary spirit. She endured the searing pain of the coins’ yang energy on her ethereal form and forced her way into Wang Yong’s body.
Wang Yong suddenly felt heavy and dizzy, immediately suspecting he had been possessed by something unclean.
When a spirit possesses a human, it can be either a half-possession or a full-possession.
A half-possession means the spirit doesn’t fully penetrate the body’s seven orifices. The person can still move but feels dizzy and uncomfortable, as the spirit can’t fully control the body.
A full-possession occurs when the spirit expends its yin energy to forcibly penetrate the seven orifices, taking complete control of the body and even accessing the person’s thoughts.
Generally, spirits avoid expending their yin energy and prefer to possess those who are physically weak, making it easier to penetrate the orifices. This is why healthy people are rarely possessed—their strong yang energy and vitality make possession akin to jumping into a fire for a spirit, with the risk of yang energy backlash potentially destroying them.
Bai Luolan was exceptionally powerful, far from an ordinary spirit.
But Wang Yong was no ordinary man either. As a child, due to his tomb-raiding activities, he had long taken special herbal medicines that made his yang energy extremely vigorous and his seven orifices exceptionally resilient. For a spirit to penetrate them required tremendous effort.
Seeing that Wang Yong’s yang energy was far stronger than most and his orifices incredibly difficult to breach only fueled Bai Luolan’s curiosity. Disregarding the cost to her yin energy, she forced her way through his orifices and fully possessed him.
The moment Bai Luolan seized full control, Wang Yong came to a halt.
Bai Luolan breathed a sigh of relief, but just as she began to probe Wang Yong’s memories, she suddenly noticed another spirit beside her. Before she could react, the spirit struck her with a talisman, trapping her inside Wang Yong’s body. The talisman was miraculous—not only did it prevent Bai Luolan from escaping, but it also kept her from controlling Wang Yong’s body.
Just then, Shui Miao arrived, scooped up Wang Yong, and fled…
Sensing Shui Miao’s sudden appearance, Bai Luolan knew something was wrong. Abandoning her attempt to access Wang Yong’s memories, she mustered her yin energy to forcefully break the talisman.
Zhuge Suanpan was currently weak, and the power of his talisman was not strong.
Bai Luolan broke through the talisman with sheer force and escaped from Wang Yong’s body.
But when she emerged, she found that Shui Miao and the other spirit had vanished. Using her spiritual sense, she suddenly realized Wang Yong had disappeared too!
“What’s going on?”
Bai Luolan didn’t know she had already entered the Stone Demon Array.
In reality, Shui Miao, Wang Yong, and Zhuge Suanpan were only a few steps away from her, but her mind was affected by the array, preventing her from sensing them.
The Stone Demon Array was a mysterious formation created by Zhuge Suanpan and Sima Zongheng together, designed to trap the minds of those who entered, making them unable to extricate themselves. Those caught in the array believe they are running around, searching for a way out, and screaming desperately, but in truth, their spirits remain motionless—all their actions are merely mental activities.
Logically, Zhuge Suanpan was no match for Bai Luolan in terms of strength.
But Zhuge Suanpan had arrived first and set up the array with scattered stones, drawing on the mountain’s spiritual power to easily suppress Bai Luolan.
Shui Miao rescued Wang Yong and immediately used his immortal power to heal his injuries before taking him back to the taxi.
Zhuge Suanpan remained in the array, using its power to enter Bai Luolan’s mind and access all her memories.
Bai Luolan, still puzzled, suddenly felt her thoughts grow hazy, as if she had entered a dream. When she regained clarity, she found herself back in her childhood, watching everything from her past unfold before her eyes… Her mind sank into her memories, unaware that Zhuge Suanpan was reading them.
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“Shui Miao, you’re amazing! I almost didn’t make it earlier.”
Wang Yong, now recovered, was exhilarated, mistakenly believing everything that had happened was Shui Miao’s doing.
“Godfather, you’re a real man. I’m impressed.”
Though Shui Miao said this, his thoughts were with Zhuge Suanpan. He hurriedly escorted Wang Yong away, planning to return and help Zhuge Suanpan deal with Bai Luolan.
Flattered by Shui Miao’s praise, Wang Yong grew even more excited, launching into a boastful monologue.
Shui Miao remained silent until they reached the roadside, then interrupted, “Godfather, drive to the town and find Jiang Zhihao. Ask him to teach you how to cultivate qi. I need to find a place to practice without disturbance, so I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
“Alright then. You’re so powerful, you don’t need my protection. I’ll head back now.”
The prospect of learning qi cultivation piqued Wang Yong’s interest, and he stopped pestering Shui Miao.
Shui Miao called Jiang Zhihao, watched Wang Yong drive off, and then hurried back to the Stone Demon Array.
“Shui Miao, Bai Luolan’s fate bears some resemblance to yours, but she is far more ruthless. The ghost officials and ghost horses that once surrounded you were all slain by her. She even pursued them to Fengdu and destroyed Wu Ai’s avatar and primordial spirit. This time, she has returned to uncover your secrets, kill you, and seize the Nine Cauldrons. Moreover, her cultivation techniques are quite unique and could greatly benefit you. I will use the Stone Demon Array to assist you. Employ your Soul-Devouring Power to refine and absorb her, gaining her memories and yin energy.” As soon as Shui Miao returned, Zhuge Suanpan conveyed his thoughts, explaining the situation.
Shui Miao had no reservations about eliminating someone who sought to kill him. He immediately enveloped Bai Luolan with his Soul-Devouring Power, intent on refining and absorbing her completely.
Under the influence of the Stone Demon Array, Bai Luolan mistook the pain in her spirit for a sensation of comfort.
Soon, Shui Miao made a significant discovery.
Bai Luolan possessed a Qiankun Bag filled with a vast quantity of elixirs and rare treasures!
Using his Soul-Devouring Power, Shui Miao destroyed Bai Luolan’s soul imprint on the bag and claimed it for himself.
“Fifth Brother, there are many elixirs here. Take some to restore your strength!” Shui Miao never hesitated to share with family and friends, immediately tossing the Qiankun Bag to Zhuge Suanpan.
The bag contained a vast number of elixirs—all the stored resources of the Yellow Springs Sect, which Bai Luolan had stolen and were now back in Shui Miao’s hands. Overjoyed, Zhuge Suanpan didn’t stand on ceremony. He took enough elixirs for himself and Sima Zongheng, stored them, consumed some to restore his cultivation, and returned the bag to Shui Miao.
Thrilled, Shui Miao also took a few elixirs to enhance his soul power and continued refining and absorbing Bai Luolan.
Bai Luolan was formidable, clad in precious armor.
Shui Miao planned to give the armor to Sister Bai Feng in the future. He removed the soul imprint from the armor, stored it in his Saint Ring, and mercilessly stripped Bai Luolan bare…
A spirit body isn’t a physical form—it’s merely a mass of black energy.
Thus, Shui Miao felt no attraction to a mass of black energy.
As time passed, Shui Miao converted a great deal of Bai Luolan’s yin energy into his own, rapidly enhancing his cultivation.
Progress was smooth under the influence of the Stone Demon Array.
By midnight, Bai Luolan’s ethereal form had completely vanished, her primordial spirit utterly exhausted, leaving only her yin dan hovering in front of Shui Miao.
Once the yin dan vanished, Bai Luolan would be gone forever, so Shui Miao hesitated to act.
“What are you waiting for?”
Seeing this, Zhuge Suanpan grew anxious.
It was worth noting that midnight was the hour when various demons roamed freely. If other monsters broke into the Stone Demon Array and caused trouble, it would be disastrous.
“Fifth Brother, if I fully absorb the yin dan, will Bai Luolan disappear completely? She doesn’t have a life talisman hidden elsewhere, does she?” Shui Miao found it hard to believe that he held Bai Luolan’s fate in his hands. Once he acted, her primordial spirit would be destroyed, and she would vanish forever.
“You’re considering this now?”
Zhuge Suanpan was astonished. “Shui Miao, this is a cruel world. If you don’t kill others, they will kill you. Even if she doesn’t have a life talisman hidden elsewhere, you cannot afford mercy. Do you want to spare her so she can grow stronger and come after your family and friends?”
“No!”
These words sent a chill down Shui Miao’s spine. He immediately activated his Soul-Devouring Power and absorbed Bai Luolan’s yin dan in an instant.
Bai Luolan, still immersed in her memories, suddenly sensed everything before her swiftly fading away. In her bewilderment, her soul and memories dissipated.
Then, Zhuge Suanpan added, “Don’t worry, her primordial spirit still exists, but it won’t retain these memories. From now on, she will no longer be your enemy.”
Having sensed all of Bai Luolan’s memories, Zhuge Suanpan knew she indeed had a life talisman hidden in the Rakshasa Realm.
After refining Bai Luolan’s yin core and primordial spirit and acquiring her memories, Shui Miao heaved a deep sigh of relief.
“Shui Miao, your immediate enemy has been eliminated. It’s time for me to leave. We’ll meet again.”
Zhuge Suanpan stood up, clasped his hands in farewell, and prepared to depart.
“So soon!” Shui Miao hadn’t expected Zhuge Suanpan to leave in such a hurry. An idea struck him, and he quickly said, “Fifth Brother, before you go, could you teach me this Stone Demon Array?”
“What happened?”
“Interesting!”
Bai Luolan was taken aback, never expecting Wang Yong to have such a trick up his sleeve.
Her interest in Wang Yong grew immensely; she couldn’t help but wonder what this little old man had done in his youth and why his will was so unyielding.
Wang Yong had only climbed a few steps when a series of crackling sounds echoed around him—the crisp noise of small stones hitting the rocky ground.
The pebbles fell like rain, some landing on Wang Yong’s body, others striking his head, causing him to grimace in pain.
But this didn’t frighten Wang Yong. He placed his backpack over the back of his head and quickly crawled forward.
Once again, her tactic had failed.
Bai Luolan didn’t want to kill Wang Yong too quickly, so she stopped and prepared to possess him, intending to access his memories.
Wang Yong had tattoos and a copper coin bracelet, both of which made Bai Luolan uneasy.
The copper coins, having passed through countless hands, were imbued with a strong yang energy. This energy felt scorching to spirits, and most ghosts couldn’t endure it. But Bai Luolan was no ordinary spirit. She endured the searing pain of the coins’ yang energy on her ethereal form and forced her way into Wang Yong’s body.
Wang Yong suddenly felt heavy and dizzy, immediately realizing he might be possessed by something unclean.
Spirit possession can be partial or full.
Partial possession means the spirit doesn’t fully take over the body’s seven orifices. The person can still move but feels dizzy and uncomfortable, as the spirit can’t fully control them.
Full possession requires the spirit to expend significant yin energy to forcefully open the seven orifices, allowing complete control over the body and even access to the person’s thoughts.
Generally, spirits avoid expending yin energy and prefer to possess those who are physically weak, making it easier to take over. This is why healthy people are rarely possessed—their strong yang energy and vitality make possession feel like jumping into a fire for a spirit. If not careful, the yang energy can backlash and destroy the spirit.
Bai Luolan was exceptionally powerful, far beyond an ordinary spirit.
But Wang Yong was no ordinary man either. As a child, due to his involvement in tomb raiding, he had long taken special herbal medicines that greatly enhanced his yang energy and fortified his seven orifices. For a spirit to take full possession would require immense effort.
Seeing that Wang Yong’s yang energy was much stronger than most and his seven orifices exceptionally resilient, Bai Luolan’s curiosity was piqued. Ignoring the cost to her yin energy, she forced her way through his orifices and took full possession.
The moment Bai Luolan fully possessed Wang Yong, he stopped moving.
Bai Luolan breathed a sigh of relief and was about to access his memories when she suddenly sensed another spirit nearby. Before she could react, the spirit cast a talisman that trapped her inside Wang Yong’s body. The talisman was mystical—not only did it prevent Bai Luolan from escaping, but it also kept her from controlling Wang Yong’s body.
Just then, Shui Miao arrived, picked up Wang Yong, and ran off…
Sensing Shui Miao’s sudden appearance, Bai Luolan knew something was wrong. Abandoning her attempt to access Wang Yong’s memories, she mustered her yin energy to break the talisman.
Zhuge Suanpan was currently weak, and the power of his talisman was limited.
Bai Luolan forced her way out and soon broke free from the talisman, escaping Wang Yong’s body.
But when she emerged, she found that Shui Miao and the other spirit had vanished. Using her spiritual sense, she realized Wang Yong had suddenly disappeared too!
“What’s going on?”
Bai Luolan didn’t realize she had already entered the Stone Demon Array.
In reality, Shui Miao, Wang Yong, and Zhuge Suanpan were only a few steps away from her, but her mind was influenced by the array, preventing her from sensing them.
The Stone Demon Array was a mystical formation created by Zhuge Suanpan and Sima Zongheng together. It could trap the minds of those who entered, making them unable to break free. Those trapped would believe they were running around, searching for an escape, and screaming desperately, but in truth, their spirits remained stationary—all their actions were merely mental illusions.
Logically, Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was inferior to Bai Luolan’s.
But Zhuge Suanpan had arrived first and used scattered stones to set up the array, drawing on the mountain’s spiritual energy to easily suppress Bai Luolan.
Shui Miao rescued Wang Yong and immediately used his immortal power to heal his injuries before taking him back to the taxi.
Zhuge Suanpan remained in the array, using its power to enter Bai Luolan’s mind and access all her memories.
Bai Luolan, still confused, suddenly felt her thoughts grow hazy, as if she had entered a dream. When she regained clarity, she found herself back in her childhood, watching everything from her past unfold before her… Her mind sank into her memories, unaware that Zhuge Suanpan was reading them.
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“Shui Miao, you’re amazing! I almost couldn’t hold on earlier.”
Wang Yong had returned to normal and was incredibly excited, mistakenly believing that everything that had just happened was Shui Miao’s doing.
“Godfather, you’re a real man. I’m impressed.”
Though Shui Miao said this, his thoughts were with Zhuge Suanpan. He hurriedly escorted Wang Yong away, eager to return and help Zhuge Suanpan deal with Bai Luolan.
Flattered by Shui Miao’s praise, Wang Yong grew even more excited and began boasting extravagantly.
Shui Miao remained silent until they reached the roadside, where he interrupted, “Godfather, drive to the town and find Jiang Zhihao. Ask him to teach you how to cultivate qi. I need to find a place to practice without disturbance, so I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
“Alright then. Since you’re so powerful, you don’t need my protection. I’ll head back now.”
The idea of learning qi cultivation piqued Wang Yong’s interest, and he stopped pestering Shui Miao.
Shui Miao took out his phone, called Jiang Zhihao, and watched as Wang Yong drove away before rushing back to the Stone Demon Array.
“Shui Miao, this Bai Luolan’s fate is somewhat similar to yours, but she is extremely ruthless. The ghost officials and ghost horses that were once by your side were all killed by her. She even pursued them to the Fengdu and destroyed Wu Ai’s avatar. She returned this time to uncover your secrets, kill you, and seize the Nine Cauldrons Alchemy Furnace. Additionally, her cultivation methods are quite unique and could be highly beneficial to you. I will use the Stone Demon Array to assist you. Use your Soul-Devouring Power to refine and absorb her, gaining her memories and yin energy.” As soon as Shui Miao returned, Zhuge Suanpan immediately sent him a mental message, briefly explaining the situation.
When it came to those who wanted him dead, Shui Miao showed no mercy. He immediately activated his Soul-Devouring Power to envelop Bai Luolan, intending to refine and absorb her completely.
Under the influence of the Stone Demon Array, Bai Luolan mistook the pain in her spirit for a sensation of comfort.
Soon, Shui Miao made a significant discovery.
Bai Luolan possessed a Qiankun Bag, which contained a vast quantity of elixirs and rare treasures!
Using his Soul-Devouring Power, Shui Miao destroyed Bai Luolan’s soul imprint on the Qiankun Bag and claimed it for himself.
“Fifth Brother, there are many elixirs here. Take some quickly to restore your strength!” Shui Miao never hesitated to share with his loved ones and friends. He immediately tossed the Qiankun Bag to Zhuge Suanpan.
The Qiankun Bag contained a vast number of elixirs—all the stored resources of the Yellow Spring Sect. After being stolen by Bai Luolan, they now fell into Shui Miao’s hands. Overjoyed, Zhuge Suanpan didn’t stand on ceremony. He took enough elixirs for himself and Sima Zongheng, stored them away, consumed some to restore his cultivation, and then returned the Qiankun Bag to Shui Miao.
Elated, Shui Miao also took a few elixirs that could enhance soul power and continued refining and absorbing Bai Luolan.
Bai Luolan was powerful, and she wore precious armor.
“This can be given to Sister Bai Feng later,” Shui Miao thought. He removed the soul imprint from the armor, stored it all in his Sage Ring, and mercilessly stripped Bai Luolan until she was completely exposed…
A spirit body isn’t a physical form—it’s merely a mass of black energy.
Thus, Shui Miao felt no lust toward a mass of black energy.
As time passed, Shui Miao converted a great deal of Bai Luolan’s yin energy into his own, rapidly enhancing his cultivation.
Under the effect of the Stone Demon Array, progress was exceptionally smooth.
By midnight, Bai Luolan’s spirit body had dissipated, her primordial spirit depleted, leaving only her yin dan suspended before Shui Miao.
Once the yin dan vanished, Bai Luolan would be completely erased. Hence, Shui Miao hesitated to act.
“What are you waiting for?”
Seeing this, Zhuge Suanpan grew anxious.
It was important to note that midnight was the hour when various demons roamed freely. If other monsters broke into the Stone Demon Array and caused trouble, it would spell disaster.
“Fifth Brother, if I fully absorb the yin dan, will Bai Luolan disappear completely? She doesn’t seem to have a life talisman hidden elsewhere, does she?” Shui Miao found it hard to believe that he held Bai Luolan’s fate in his hands. Once he acted, her primordial spirit would be destroyed, and she would vanish forever.
“At a time like this, you’re considering this?”
Zhuge Suanpan was astonished. “Shui Miao, this is a cruel world. If you don’t kill others, they will kill you. Even if she doesn’t have a life talisman hidden elsewhere, you cannot show mercy. Do you intend to spare her, allowing her to grow stronger and come after your loved ones and friends?”
“No!”
Hearing this, a chill ran down Shui Miao’s spine. He immediately activated his Soul-Devouring Power and absorbed Bai Luolan’s yin dan in one swift motion.
Bai Luolan, still lost in her memories, suddenly sensed everything before her rapidly fading away. In her confusion, her primordial spirit and memories dissipated.
At that moment, Zhuge Suanpan added, “Don’t worry, her primordial spirit still exists, but it won’t retain these memories. From now on, she will no longer be your enemy.”
Zhuge Suanpan had sensed all of Bai Luolan’s memories and learned that she indeed had a life talisman hidden in the Rakshasa Realm.
After refining Bai Luolan’s yin dan and primordial spirit and obtaining her memories, Shui Miao let out a long sigh of relief.
“Shui Miao, your immediate enemy has been eliminated. It’s time for me to leave. Until we meet again.”
Zhuge Suanpan stood up, clasped his hands in farewell, and prepared to take his leave.
“So soon!” Shui Miao hadn’t expected Zhuge Suanpan to leave in such a hurry. His heart stirred, and he quickly said, “Fifth Brother, Fifth Brother… before you go, could you teach me this Stone Demon Array?”
“Interesting!”
Bai Luolan was taken aback, never expecting Wang Yong to have such a trick up his sleeve.
Her interest in Wang Yong grew immensely; she couldn’t help but wonder what this little old man had done in his youth and why his will was so unyielding.
Wang Yong had only climbed a few steps when a series of crackling sounds echoed around him—the crisp noise of small stones hitting the rocky ground.
The pebbles fell like rain, some landing on Wang Yong’s body, others striking his head, causing him to grimace in pain.
But this didn’t frighten Wang Yong. He placed his backpack over the back of his head and quickly crawled forward.
This move had failed once again.
Bai Luolan didn’t want to kill Wang Yong too quickly, so she stopped and prepared to possess him to access his memories.
Wang Yong had tattoos and a copper coin bracelet, both of which made Bai Luolan uneasy.
The copper coins, having passed through countless hands, were imbued with a strong yang energy. This energy felt scorching to spirits, and most ghosts couldn’t endure it. But Bai Luolan was no ordinary spirit. She endured the searing pain of the coins’ yang energy on her soul and forced her way into Wang Yong’s body.
Wang Yong suddenly felt heavy and dizzy, immediately realizing he might be possessed by something unclean.
Spirit possession can be partial or full.
Partial possession means the spirit doesn’t fully take over the body’s seven orifices. The person can still move but feels dizzy and uncomfortable, as the spirit can’t fully control them.
Full possession occurs when the spirit expends significant yin energy to forcefully take over the seven orifices, gaining complete control over the body and even accessing the person’s thoughts.
Generally, spirits avoid expending yin energy and prefer to possess those who are physically weak, making it easier to take over. This is why healthy people, with their strong yang energy and vitality, are rarely possessed—for a spirit, possessing such a person is like jumping into a fire. If not careful, the yang energy can backlash and destroy the spirit.
Bai Luolan was exceptionally powerful, far beyond an ordinary spirit.
But Wang Yong was no ordinary man either. As a child, due to his tomb-raiding activities, he had long consumed special herbal medicines that made his yang energy extremely strong and his seven orifices highly resistant. For a spirit to take full possession would require immense effort.
Seeing that Wang Yong’s yang energy was far stronger than most and his seven orifices exceptionally difficult to breach, Bai Luolan’s curiosity was piqued. Ignoring the cost to her yin energy, she forcefully took over Wang Yong’s seven orifices and fully possessed him.
The moment Bai Luolan seized full control, Wang Yong came to a halt.
Bai Luolan breathed a sigh of relief and was about to access Wang Yong’s memories when she suddenly sensed another spirit nearby. Before she could react, the spirit cast a talisman that trapped her inside Wang Yong’s body. The talisman was mystical—not only did it prevent Bai Luolan from escaping, but it also kept her from controlling Wang Yong’s body.
Just then, Shui Miao arrived, picked up Wang Yong, and ran off…
Sensing Shui Miao’s sudden appearance, Bai Luolan knew something was wrong. Abandoning her attempt to access Wang Yong’s memories, she channeled her yin energy to break the talisman.
Zhuge Suanpan was currently weak, and the power of his talisman was not strong.
Bai Luolan forced her way out and soon broke free from the talisman, escaping Wang Yong’s body.
But when she emerged, she found that both Shui Miao and the other spirit had vanished. Using her spiritual sense, she suddenly realized Wang Yong had disappeared too!
“What’s going on?”
Bai Luolan didn’t realize she had already entered the Stone Demon Array.
In reality, Shui Miao, Wang Yong, and Zhuge Suanpan were only a few steps away from her, but her mind was influenced by the array, preventing her from sensing them.
The Stone Demon Array was a mystical formation created by Zhuge Suanpan and Sima Zongheng together. It could trap the minds of those who entered, making them unable to extricate themselves. Those caught in the array would believe they were running around, searching for a way out, and screaming desperately, but in truth, their spirits remained stationary—all their actions were merely mental illusions.
Logically, Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was inferior to Bai Luolan’s.
But Zhuge Suanpan had arrived first and set up the array with scattered stones, drawing on the mountain’s spiritual energy to easily suppress Bai Luolan.
Shui Miao rescued Wang Yong and immediately used his immortal power to heal his injuries before taking him back to the taxi.
Zhuge Suanpan remained in the array, using its power to enter Bai Luolan’s mind and access all her memories.
Bai Luolan, still confused, suddenly felt her thoughts grow hazy, as if she had entered a dream. When she regained clarity, she found herself back in her childhood, watching everything from her past unfold before her eyes… Her mind sank into her memories, unaware that Zhuge Suanpan was reading them.
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“Shui Miao, you’re amazing! I almost didn’t make it earlier.”
Wang Yong had returned to normal and was incredibly excited, mistakenly believing that everything that had just happened was Shui Miao’s doing.
“Godfather, you’re a real man. I’m impressed.”
Though Shui Miao said this, his mind was on Zhuge Suanpan. He hurriedly escorted Wang Yong away, planning to return and help Zhuge Suanpan deal with Bai Luolan.
Flattered by Shui Miao’s praise, Wang Yong grew even more excited, changing the subject and boasting extravagantly.
Shui Miao remained silent until they reached the roadside, then interrupted, “Godfather, drive to the town and find Jiang Zhihao. Ask him to teach you how to cultivate qi. I need to find a place to train urgently and can’t be disturbed, so I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
“Alright then. You’re so strong, you don’t need my protection. I’ll head back now.”
The idea of learning to cultivate qi immediately piqued Wang Yong’s interest, and he stopped pestering Shui Miao.
Shui Miao took out his phone, called Jiang Zhihao, and watched as Wang Yong drove away before rushing back to the Stone Demon Array.
“Shui Miao, Bai Luolan’s fate bears some resemblance to yours, yet she is utterly merciless. The ghost attendants and spectral steeds you once commanded were all slain by her. She even pursued them to Fengdu and obliterated Wu Ai’s avatar and primordial spirit. She has returned this time to unearth your secrets, eliminate you, and seize the Nine Cauldrons. Furthermore, her cultivation techniques are quite distinctive and could prove immensely advantageous to you. I will employ the Stone Demon Array to aid you. Utilize your Soul-Devouring Power to refine and assimilate her, acquiring her memories and yin energy.” As soon as Shui Miao returned, Zhuge Suanpan conveyed his thoughts, detailing the circumstances.
Shui Miao had no reservations about eliminating someone who sought to kill him. He immediately activated his Soul-Devouring Power to envelop Bai Luolan, intent on refining and absorbing her completely.
Under the influence of the Stone Demon Array, Bai Luolan mistook the pain in her spirit for a sensation of comfort.
Soon, Shui Miao made a significant discovery.
Bai Luolan possessed a Qiankun Bag, which contained a vast quantity of elixirs and rare treasures!
Using his Soul-Devouring Power, Shui Miao destroyed Bai Luolan’s soul imprint on the Qiankun Bag and claimed it for himself.
“Fifth Brother, there are many elixirs here. Take some quickly to restore your strength!” Shui Miao was never stingy with his friends and family. He immediately tossed the Qiankun Bag to Zhuge Suanpan.
The bag contained a vast number of elixirs—all the stored resources of the Yellow Spring Sect, which Bai Luolan had stolen. Now they were back in Shui Miao’s hands. Overjoyed, Zhuge Suanpan didn’t stand on ceremony. He took enough elixirs for himself and Sima Zongheng, stored them away, consumed some to restore his cultivation, and then returned the Qiankun Bag to Shui Miao.
Thrilled, Shui Miao also took a few elixirs that could enhance soul power and continued refining and absorbing Bai Luolan.
Bai Luolan was powerful, and the armor she wore was treasure.
“I can give this to Sister Bai Feng later,” Shui Miao thought. He removed the soul imprint from her armor, stored it all in his Saint Ring, and mercilessly stripped Bai Luolan until she was completely exposed…
A spirit body isn’t a physical form—it’s merely a mass of black energy.
Thus, Shui Miao felt no attraction to a mass of black energy.
As time passed, Shui Miao converted a great deal of Bai Luolan’s yin energy into his own, rapidly enhancing his cultivation.
Under the influence of the Stone Demon Array, progress was smooth.
By midnight, Bai Luolan’s ethereal form had completely vanished, her primordial spirit utterly exhausted, leaving only her yin dan hovering in front of Shui Miao.
Once the yin dan vanished, Bai Luolan would be completely erased. For this reason, Shui Miao hesitated to act.
“What are you waiting for?”
Seeing this, Zhuge Suanpan grew anxious.
It was important to remember that midnight was the hour when various demons roamed freely. If other monsters broke into the Stone Demon Array and caused trouble, it would be disastrous.
“Fifth Brother, if I fully absorb the yin dan, will Bai Luolan disappear completely? She doesn’t seem to have a life talisman hidden elsewhere, does she?” Shui Miao found it hard to believe that he held Bai Luolan’s fate in his hands. Once he acted, her primordial spirit would be destroyed, and she would vanish forever.
“At a time like this, you’re considering this?”
Zhuge Suanpan found it incredible. “Shui Miao, this is a cruel world. If you don’t kill others, they will kill you. Even if she doesn’t have a life talisman hidden elsewhere, you can’t afford to be soft-hearted. Do you want to spare her, only for her to grow stronger and come after your friends and family?”
“No!”
These words sent a chill down Shui Miao’s spine. He immediately activated his Soul-Devouring Power and absorbed Bai Luolan’s yin dan in an instant.
Bai Luolan, still immersed in her memories, suddenly sensed everything before her swiftly fading away. In her bewilderment, her primordial spirit and memories dissipated.
At that moment, Zhuge Suanpan added, “Don’t worry, her primordial spirit still exists, but it won’t retain these memories. From now on, she will no longer be your enemy.”
Zhuge Suanpan had sensed all of Bai Luolan’s memories and learned that she indeed had a life talisman hidden in the Rakshasa Realm.
After refining Bai Luolan’s yin core and primordial spirit, and acquiring her memories, Shui Miao finally let out a deep sigh of relief.
“Shui Miao, your immediate enemy has been eliminated. It’s time for me to leave. We’ll meet again.”
Zhuge Suanpan stood up, clasped his hands in farewell, and prepared to depart.
“So soon!” Shui Miao hadn’t expected Zhuge Suanpan to leave in such a hurry. His heart stirred, and he quickly said, “Fifth Brother, before you go… could you teach me this Stone Demon Array?”
“Interesting!”
Bai Luolan was taken aback, never expecting Wang Yong to have such a trick up his sleeve.
Her interest in Wang Yong grew immensely; she couldn’t help but wonder what this little old man had done in his youth and why his will was so unyielding.
Wang Yong had only climbed a few steps when a series of crackling sounds echoed around him—the crisp noise of small stones hitting the rocky ground.
Like raindrops, the stones fell, some landing on Wang Yong’s body, others striking his head, causing him to grimace in pain.
But this didn’t frighten Wang Yong. He placed his backpack over the back of his head and quickly crawled forward.
This move had failed once again.
Bai Luolan didn’t want to kill Wang Yong too quickly, so she stopped and prepared to possess him to access his memories.
Wang Yong had tattoos and a copper coin bracelet, both of which made Bai Luolan uneasy.
The copper coins, having passed through countless hands, were imbued with a strong Yang energy. This energy felt scorching to spirits, and most ghosts couldn’t endure it. But Bai Luolan was no ordinary spirit. She endured the searing pain of the Yang energy on the coins and forced her way into Wang Yong’s body.
Wang Yong suddenly felt heavy and dizzy, immediately realizing he might be possessed by something unclean.
Spirit possession can be partial or full.
Partial possession means the spirit doesn’t fully take over the body’s seven orifices. The person can still move but feels dizzy and uncomfortable, as the spirit can’t fully control them.
Full possession requires the spirit to expend significant Yin energy to forcefully open the seven orifices, allowing complete control over the body and even access to the person’s thoughts.
Generally, spirits avoid expending too much Yin energy and prefer to possess those who are physically weak, making it easier to take over. This is why healthy people, with their strong Yang energy and vitality, are rarely possessed—for a spirit, possessing such a person is like jumping into a fire. If not careful, the Yang energy can backlash and destroy the spirit.
Bai Luolan was exceptionally powerful, far beyond an ordinary spirit.
But Wang Yong was no ordinary man either. As a child, due to his tomb-raiding activities, he had long taken special herbal medicines that greatly enhanced his Yang energy and fortified his seven orifices. For a spirit to take full possession required tremendous effort.
Seeing that Wang Yong’s Yang energy was far stronger than most and his seven orifices exceptionally resilient, Bai Luolan’s curiosity was piqued. Ignoring the cost to her Yin energy, she forced her way through his orifices and took full possession.
The moment Bai Luolan fully possessed Wang Yong, he stopped moving.
Bai Luolan breathed a sigh of relief and was about to access Wang Yong’s memories when she suddenly sensed another spirit nearby. Before she could react, the spirit cast a talisman that trapped her inside Wang Yong’s body. The talisman was mystical—not only did it prevent Bai Luolan from escaping, but it also kept her from controlling Wang Yong’s body.
Just then, Shui Miao arrived, picked up Wang Yong, and ran…
Sensing Shui Miao’s sudden appearance, Bai Luolan knew something was wrong. Abandoning her attempt to access Wang Yong’s memories, she mustered her Yin energy to break the talisman.
Zhuge Suanpan was currently weak, and the power of his talisman was limited.
Bai Luolan forced her way out and soon broke free from the talisman, escaping Wang Yong’s body.
But when she emerged, she found that Shui Miao and the other spirit had vanished. Using her spiritual sense, she realized Wang Yong had suddenly disappeared too!
“What’s going on?”
Bai Luolan didn’t realize she had already entered the Stone Demon Array.
In reality, Shui Miao, Wang Yong, and Zhuge Suanpan were only a few steps away from her, but her mind was affected by the array, preventing her from sensing them.
The Stone Demon Array was a mystical formation created by Zhuge Suanpan and Sima Zongheng together. It could trap the minds of those who entered, making them unable to break free. Those trapped would believe they were running around, searching for an escape, and screaming desperately, but in truth, their spirits remained motionless—all their actions were merely mental illusions.
Logically, Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was inferior to Bai Luolan’s.
But Zhuge Suanpan had arrived first and used scattered stones to set up the array, drawing on the mountain’s spiritual energy to easily suppress Bai Luolan.
Shui Miao rescued Wang Yong and immediately used his immortal power to heal his injuries before taking him back to the taxi.
Zhuge Suanpan remained in the array, using its power to enter Bai Luolan’s mind and access all her memories.
Bai Luolan, confused, suddenly felt her thoughts grow hazy, as if she had entered a dream. When she regained clarity, she found herself back in her childhood, watching everything from her past unfold before her eyes… Her mind sank deeply into her memories, unaware that Zhuge Suanpan was reading them.
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“Shui Miao, you’re amazing! I almost couldn’t hold on earlier.”
Wang Yong, now recovered, was exhilarated. He mistakenly believed everything that had just happened was Shui Miao’s doing.
“Godfather, you’re a real man. I’m impressed.”
Though Shui Miao said this, his mind was on Zhuge Suanpan. He hurriedly escorted Wang Yong away, eager to return and help Zhuge Suanpan deal with Bai Luolan.
Flattered by Shui Miao’s praise, Wang Yong grew even more excited and began boasting extravagantly.
Shui Miao remained silent until they reached the roadside, where he interrupted, “Godfather, drive to the town and find Jiang Zhihao. Ask him to teach you how to cultivate Qi. I need to find a place to practice without disturbance, so I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
“Alright then. Since you’re so strong, you don’t need my protection. I’ll head back.”
The idea of learning Qi cultivation piqued Wang Yong’s interest, and he stopped pestering Shui Miao.
Shui Miao called Jiang Zhihao, watched Wang Yong drive off, and then hurried back to the Stone Demon Array.
“Shui Miao, Bai Luolan’s fate bears some resemblance to yours, but she is merciless. The ghost officials and ghost horses that once surrounded you were all slain by her. She even pursued them to Fengdu and destroyed Wu Ai’s avatar and primordial spirit. She has returned this time to uncover your secrets, kill you, and seize the Nine Cauldrons. Moreover, her cultivation techniques are unique and could greatly benefit you. I will deploy the Stone Demon Array to assist you. Utilize your Soul Devouring power to refine and absorb her, gaining her memories and Yin energy.” As soon as Shui Miao returned, Zhuge Suanpan conveyed his thoughts, explaining the situation.
Shui Miao had no mercy for those who sought to kill him. He immediately activated his Soul Devouring power to envelop Bai Luolan, intent on refining and absorbing her completely.
Under the influence of the Stone Demon Array, Bai Luolan mistook the pain in her spirit for a sensation of comfort.
Soon, Shui Miao made a significant discovery.
Bai Luolan possessed a Qiankun Bag filled with a vast quantity of elixirs and rare treasures!
Using his Soul Devouring power, Shui Miao destroyed Bai Luolan’s soul imprint on the bag and claimed it for himself.
“Fifth Brother, there are many elixirs here. Take some to restore your strength!” Shui Miao never hesitated to share with loved ones and friends. He immediately tossed the Qiankun Bag to Zhuge Suanpan.
The bag contained numerous elixirs—all the stored resources of the Yellow Springs Sect, which Bai Luolan had stolen. Now they were back in Shui Miao’s hands. Overjoyed, Zhuge Suanpan didn’t stand on ceremony. He took enough elixirs for himself and Sima Zongheng, stored them, consumed some to restore his cultivation, and returned the bag to Shui Miao.
Thrilled, Shui Miao also took a few elixirs to enhance his soul power and continued refining and absorbing Bai Luolan.
Bai Luolan was powerful, and even her armor was treasure.
“These can be given to Sister Bai Feng later,” Shui Miao thought. He removed the soul imprints from her armor, stored everything in his Sage Ring, and mercilessly stripped Bai Luolan bare…
A spirit body wasn’t a physical form—it was merely a mass of black energy.
Thus, Shui Miao felt no attraction to a mass of black energy.
As time passed, Shui Miao absorbed large amounts of Bai Luolan’s Yin energy, converting it into his own and rapidly enhancing his cultivation.
Thanks to the Stone Demon Array, progress was smooth.
By midnight, Bai Luolan’s spiritual form had completely dissipated, her primordial spirit utterly exhausted, leaving only her Yin Dan hovering in front of Shui Miao.
If the Yin Dan vanished, Bai Luolan would be gone forever. Shui Miao hesitated to act.
“What are you waiting for?”
Zhuge Suanpan grew anxious.
Midnight was the hour when all manner of demons roamed freely. If other monsters broke into the Stone Demon Array and caused trouble, it would be disastrous.
“Fifth Brother, if I completely assimilate the Yin Dan, will Bai Luolan cease to exist entirely? She doesn’t have a life talisman concealed somewhere else, does she?” Shui Miao found it difficult to believe that he held Bai Luolan’s destiny in his grasp. Once he took action, her primordial spirit would be obliterated, and she would disappear forever.
“You’re considering this now?”
Zhuge Suanpan was astonished. “Shui Miao, this is a cruel world. If you don’t kill others, they will kill you. Even if she has no life talisman hidden, you cannot show mercy. Do you want to spare her so she can grow stronger and come after your loved ones and friends?”
“No!”
These words sent a chill down Shui Miao’s spine. He immediately activated his Soul Devouring power and absorbed Bai Luolan’s Yin Dan in an instant.
Bai Luolan, still immersed in her memories, suddenly felt everything around her swiftly fading away. In her bewilderment, her soul and memories dissipated.
Zhuge Suanpan added, “Don’t worry, her primordial spirit still exists, but it won’t retain these memories. From now on, she will no longer be your enemy.”
Zhuge Suanpan had sensed all of Bai Luolan’s memories and learned that she indeed had a life talisman hidden in the Rakshasa Realm.
After refining Bai Luolan’s Yin Dan and soul, and acquiring her memories, Shui Miao let out a deep sigh of relief.
“Shui Miao, your immediate enemy has been eliminated. It’s time for me to leave. Until we meet again.”
Zhuge Suanpan stood up, clasped his hands in farewell, and prepared to depart.
“So soon!” Shui Miao hadn’t expected Zhuge Suanpan to leave in such a hurry. An idea struck him, and he quickly said, “Fifth Brother, before you go… could you teach me the Stone Demon Array?”
“Interesting!”
Bai Luolan was taken aback, never expecting Wang Yong to have such a trick up his sleeve.
She couldn’t help but grow more intrigued by Wang Yong, eager to learn what this little old man had done in his youth and why his will was so unyielding.
Wang Yong had only climbed a few steps when a series of crackling sounds echoed around him—the crisp noise of small stones hitting the rocky ground.
The pebbles fell like rain, some striking Wang Yong’s body, others hitting his head, causing him to grimace in pain.
But this didn’t frighten Wang Yong. He placed his backpack over the back of his head and quickly crawled forward.
This move had failed once again.
Bai Luolan didn’t want to kill Wang Yong too quickly, so she stopped and prepared to possess him to access his memories.
Wang Yong had tattoos and a copper coin bracelet, both of which made Bai Luolan uncomfortable.
The copper coins, having passed through countless hands, were imbued with a strong yang energy. This energy felt scorching to spirits, and most ghosts couldn’t endure it. But Bai Luolan was no ordinary spirit. She endured the searing pain of the yang energy on the coins and forced her way into Wang Yong’s body.
Wang Yong suddenly felt heavy and dizzy, immediately realizing he might be possessed by something unclean.
Spirit possession can be partial or full.
Partial possession means the spirit doesn’t fully take over the seven orifices of the body. The person can still move but feels dizzy and uncomfortable, as the spirit cannot fully control them.
Full possession requires the spirit to expend significant yin energy to forcefully open the seven orifices, allowing it to completely control the body and even access the person’s thoughts.
Generally, spirits avoid expending yin energy and prefer to possess those who are physically weak, making it easier to take over their orifices. This is why healthy people, with their strong yang energy and vitality, are rarely possessed—for a spirit, possessing such a person is like jumping into a fire. If not careful, the yang energy can backlash and destroy the spirit.
Bai Luolan was exceptionally powerful, far beyond an ordinary spirit.
But Wang Yong was no ordinary man either. As a child, due to his tomb-raiding activities, he had long taken special herbal medicines that made his yang energy extremely strong and his seven orifices highly resilient. For a spirit to take full possession would require immense effort.
Seeing that Wang Yong’s yang energy was much stronger than most and his orifices difficult to breach, Bai Luolan’s curiosity was piqued. Ignoring the cost to her yin energy, she forced her way through his orifices and took full possession.
The moment Bai Luolan fully possessed Wang Yong, he stopped moving.
Bai Luolan breathed a sigh of relief and was about to access Wang Yong’s memories when she suddenly sensed another spirit nearby. Before she could react, the spirit cast a talisman that trapped her inside Wang Yong’s body. The talisman was mystical—not only did it prevent Bai Luolan from leaving, but it also kept her from controlling Wang Yong’s body.
Just then, Shui Miao arrived, picked up Wang Yong, and ran off…
Sensing Shui Miao’s sudden appearance, Bai Luolan knew something was wrong. Setting aside accessing Wang Yong’s memories, she focused all her energy on breaking the talisman.
Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was weak, so the power of his talisman was limited.
Bai Luolan forced her way through and soon broke free, escaping from Wang Yong’s body.
But when she emerged, she found that Shui Miao and the other spirit had disappeared. Using her spiritual sense, she suddenly realized Wang Yong had vanished too!
“What’s going on?”
Bai Luolan didn’t know she had already entered the Stone Demon Array.
In reality, Shui Miao, Wang Yong, and Zhuge Suanpan were only a few steps away from her, but her mind was affected by the array, preventing her from sensing them.
The Stone Demon Array was a mystical formation created by Zhuge Suanpan and Sima Zongheng together. It could trap the minds of those who entered, making them unable to extricate themselves. Those caught in the array would believe they were running around, searching for a way out, and screaming desperately, but in truth, their spirits remained stationary—all their actions were merely mental illusions.
Logically, Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was inferior to Bai Luolan’s.
But Zhuge Suanpan had arrived first and set up the array with scattered stones, drawing on the mountain’s spiritual power to easily suppress Bai Luolan.
Shui Miao rescued Wang Yong and immediately used his immortal power to heal his injuries before taking him back to the taxi.
Zhuge Suanpan remained in the array, using its power to enter Bai Luolan’s mind and access all her memories.
Bai Luolan, still confused, suddenly felt her thoughts grow hazy, as if she had entered a dream. When she regained clarity, she found herself back in her childhood, watching everything from her past unfold before her… Her mind sank into her memories, unaware that Zhuge Suanpan was reading them.
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“Shui Miao, you’re amazing! I almost couldn’t hold on earlier.”
Wang Yong, now recovered, was exhilarated. He mistakenly believed everything that had just happened was Shui Miao’s doing.
“Godfather, you’re a real man. I’m impressed.”
Though Shui Miao said this, his mind was on Zhuge Suanpan. He hurriedly escorted Wang Yong away, eager to return and help Zhuge Suanpan deal with Bai Luolan.
Flattered by Shui Miao’s praise, Wang Yong grew even more excited and began boasting extravagantly.
Shui Miao remained silent until they reached the roadside, where he interrupted, “Godfather, drive to the town and find Jiang Zhihao. Ask him to teach you how to cultivate qi. I need to find a place to practice without disturbance, so I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
“Alright then. You’re so strong, you don’t need my protection. I’ll head back now.”
The idea of learning to cultivate qi piqued Wang Yong’s interest, and he stopped pestering Shui Miao.
Shui Miao took out his phone, called Jiang Zhihao, and watched as Wang Yong drove away before rushing back to the Stone Demon Array.
“Shui Miao, Bai Luolan’s fate bears some resemblance to yours, but she is utterly merciless. The ghost officials and ghost horses that once surrounded you were all slain by her. She even pursued them to Fengdu and destroyed Wu Ai’s avatar and primordial spirit. She has returned this time to uncover your secrets, kill you, and seize the Nine Cauldrons. Moreover, her cultivation techniques are quite unique and could be immensely beneficial to you. I will employ the Stone Demon Array to assist you. Use your Soul-Devouring Power to refine and absorb her, gaining her memories and yin energy.” As soon as Shui Miao returned, Zhuge Suanpan conveyed his thoughts, explaining the situation.
Shui Miao had no reservations about eliminating someone who sought to kill him. He immediately activated his Soul-Devouring Power to envelop Bai Luolan, intent on refining and absorbing her completely.
Under the influence of the Stone Demon Array, Bai Luolan mistook the pain in her spirit for a sensation of comfort.
Soon, Shui Miao made a significant discovery.
Bai Luolan possessed a Qiankun Bag filled with a vast quantity of elixirs and rare treasures!
Using his Soul-Devouring Power, Shui Miao destroyed Bai Luolan’s soul imprint on the bag and claimed it for himself.
“Fifth Brother, there are many elixirs here. Take some quickly to restore your strength!” Shui Miao never hesitated to share with his loved ones and friends. He immediately tossed the Qiankun Bag to Zhuge Suanpan.
The bag contained a vast number of elixirs—all the stored resources of the Yellow Spring Sect, which Bai Luolan had stolen. Now they were back in Shui Miao’s hands. Overjoyed, Zhuge Suanpan didn’t stand on ceremony. He took enough elixirs for himself and Sima Zongheng, stored them away, consumed some to restore his cultivation, and returned the bag to Shui Miao.
Thrilled, Shui Miao also took a few elixirs that enhanced soul power and continued refining and absorbing Bai Luolan.
Bai Luolan was powerful, and she wore precious armor.
Shui Miao planned to give it to Sister Bai Feng later. He removed the soul imprint from the armor, stored it in his Saint Ring, and mercilessly stripped Bai Luolan completely…
A spirit body isn’t a physical form—it’s merely a mass of black energy.
Thus, Shui Miao felt no attraction to a mere mass of black energy.
As time passed, Shui Miao converted a great deal of Bai Luolan’s yin energy into his own, rapidly enhancing his cultivation.
Thanks to the Stone Demon Array, progress was smooth.
By midnight, Bai Luolan’s spiritual form had completely dissipated, her primordial essence utterly exhausted, leaving only her yin dan hovering in front of Shui Miao.
Once the yin dan vanished, Bai Luolan would be gone forever, so Shui Miao hesitated to act.
“What are you waiting for?”
Seeing this, Zhuge Suanpan grew anxious.
It was important to remember that midnight was the hour when various demons roamed freely. If other monsters broke into the Stone Demon Array and caused trouble, it would be problematic.
“Fifth Brother, if I completely absorb the yin dan, will Bai Luolan vanish entirely? She doesn’t have a life talisman concealed somewhere else, does she?” Shui Miao found it difficult to believe that he held Bai Luolan’s destiny in his grasp. Once he took action, her primordial spirit would be obliterated, and she would disappear forever.
“You’re considering this now?”
Zhuge Suanpan was astonished. “Shui Miao, this is a cruel world. If you don’t kill others, they will kill you. Even if she doesn’t have a life talisman hidden elsewhere, you cannot afford to be soft-hearted. Do you want to spare her so she can grow stronger and come after your loved ones and friends?”
“No!”
These words sent a chill down Shui Miao’s spine. He immediately activated his Soul-Devouring Power and absorbed Bai Luolan’s yin dan in an instant.
Bai Luolan, still immersed in her memories, suddenly felt everything around her swiftly fading away. In her bewilderment, her primordial spirit and memories dissipated.
At that moment, Zhuge Suanpan added, “Don’t worry, her primordial spirit still exists, but it won’t retain these memories. From now on, she will no longer be your enemy.”
Zhuge Suanpan had sensed all of Bai Luolan’s memories and learned that she indeed had a life talisman hidden in the Rakshasa Realm.
After refining Bai Luolan’s yin dan and primordial spirit, and acquiring her memories, Shui Miao heaved a deep sigh of relief.
“Shui Miao, your immediate enemy has been eliminated. It’s time for me to leave. We’ll meet again.”
Zhuge Suanpan stood up, clasped his hands in farewell, and prepared to depart.
“So soon!” Shui Miao hadn’t expected Zhuge Suanpan to leave in such a hurry. His heart stirred, and he quickly said, “Fifth Brother, before you go… could you teach me this Stone Demon Array?”
“Interesting!”
Bai Luolan was taken aback, never expecting Wang Yong to have such a trick up his sleeve.
Her interest in Wang Yong grew immensely; she was eager to learn what this little old man before her had done in his youth and why his will was so unyielding.
Wang Yong had only climbed a few steps when a series of crackling sounds echoed around him—the crisp noise of small stones hitting the rocky ground.
The pebbles fell like rain, some landing on Wang Yong’s body, others striking his head, causing him to grimace in pain.
But this didn’t frighten Wang Yong. He placed his backpack over the back of his head and quickly crawled forward.
This move had failed once again.
Bai Luolan didn’t want to kill Wang Yong too quickly, so she stopped and prepared to possess him to access his memories.
Wang Yong had tattoos and a copper coin bracelet, both of which made Bai Luolan uneasy.
The copper coins, having passed through countless hands, were imbued with a strong yang energy. This energy felt scorching to spirits, and most ghosts couldn’t endure it. But Bai Luolan was no ordinary spirit. She endured the searing pain of the coins’ yang energy on her ethereal form and forced her way into Wang Yong’s body.
Wang Yong suddenly felt heavy and dizzy, immediately realizing he might be possessed by something unclean.
When a spirit possesses a human, it can be either a half-possession or a full-possession.
A half-possession means the spirit doesn’t fully penetrate the body’s seven orifices. The person can still move but feels dizzy and uncomfortable, as the spirit can’t fully control them.
A full-possession occurs when the spirit expends significant yin energy to forcibly penetrate the seven orifices, taking complete control of the body and even accessing the person’s thoughts.
Generally, spirits avoid expending yin energy and prefer to possess those who are physically weak, making it easier to penetrate the orifices. This is why healthy people, with their strong yang energy and vitality, are rarely possessed—for a spirit, possessing such a person is like jumping into a fire. If not careful, the yang energy can backlash and destroy the spirit.
Bai Luolan was exceptionally powerful, far beyond an ordinary spirit.
But Wang Yong was no ordinary man either. As a child, due to his involvement in tomb raiding, he had long taken special herbal medicines that made his yang energy extremely vigorous and his seven orifices exceptionally resilient. For a spirit to penetrate them required tremendous effort.
Seeing that Wang Yong’s yang energy was far stronger than most and his orifices incredibly difficult to breach only fueled Bai Luolan’s curiosity. Disregarding the expenditure of yin energy, she forced her way through his orifices and fully possessed him.
The moment Bai Luolan seized full control, Wang Yong came to a halt.
Bai Luolan breathed a sigh of relief. Just as she began to access Wang Yong’s memories, she suddenly sensed another spirit beside her. Before she could react, the spirit struck her with a talisman, trapping her inside Wang Yong’s body. The talisman was miraculous—not only did it prevent Bai Luolan from escaping, but it also kept her from controlling Wang Yong’s body.
At that moment, Shui Miao arrived as well. He picked up Wang Yong and ran…
Sensing Shui Miao’s sudden appearance, Bai Luolan knew something was wrong. Setting aside accessing Wang Yong’s memories, she immediately channeled her yin energy to break the talisman’s seal.
Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was weak, and the power of his talisman was not very strong.
Bai Luolan forced her way through and quickly shattered the talisman, escaping from Wang Yong’s body.
But when she emerged, she found that both Shui Miao and the spirit from earlier had vanished. Using her spiritual sense, she suddenly realized Wang Yong had disappeared as well!
“What’s going on?”
Bai Luolan didn’t know she had already entered the Stone Demon Array.
In reality, Shui Miao, Wang Yong, and Zhuge Suanpan were only a few steps away from her, but her mind was affected by the array, making her unable to sense them.
The Stone Demon Array was a mysterious formation created by Zhuge Suanpan and Sima Zongheng together. It could trap the minds of those who entered, making them unable to extricate themselves. Those caught in the array believed they were running around, searching for a way out, and screaming desperately, but in truth, their spirits remained motionless—all their actions were merely mental activities.
Logically, Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was inferior to Bai Luolan’s.
But Zhuge Suanpan had arrived earlier and set up the array with scattered stones, drawing on the mountain’s spiritual energy to easily suppress Bai Luolan.
Shui Miao rescued Wang Yong and immediately used his immortal power to heal his injuries before taking him back to the taxi.
Zhuge Suanpan remained in the array, using its power to enter Bai Luolan’s mind and access all her memories.
Bai Luolan, still confused, suddenly felt her thoughts grow hazy, as if she had entered a dream. When she regained clarity, she found herself back in her childhood, watching everything from her past unfold before her eyes… Her mind sank deeply into her memories, unaware that Zhuge Suanpan was reading them.
※※※
“Shui Miao, you’re amazing! I almost couldn’t hold on earlier.”
Wang Yong had returned to normal and was incredibly excited, mistakenly believing that everything that had just happened was Shui Miao’s doing.
“Godfather, you’re a real man. I’m impressed.”
Though Shui Miao said this, his thoughts were with Zhuge Suanpan. He hurriedly escorted Wang Yong away, eager to return and help Zhuge Suanpan deal with Bai Luolan.
Flattered by Shui Miao’s praise, Wang Yong grew even more excited and began boasting extravagantly.
Shui Miao remained silent until they reached the roadside, where he interrupted, “Godfather, drive to the town and find Jiang Zhihao. Ask him to teach you how to practice qi. I need to find a place to cultivate urgently and must not be disturbed, so I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
“Alright then. Since you’re so powerful, you don’t need my protection. I’ll head back now.”
The idea of practicing qi piqued Wang Yong’s interest, and he stopped pestering Shui Miao.
Shui Miao took out his phone, called Jiang Zhihao, and watched as Wang Yong drove away before rushing back to the Stone Demon Array.
Shui Miao, this Bai Luolan’s fate bears some resemblance to yours, but she is utterly ruthless. The ghost officials and ghost horses that once surrounded you were all slain by her. She even pursued them to Fengdu and obliterated Wu Ai’s avatar and primordial spirit. She has returned this time to uncover your secrets, kill you, and seize the Nine Cauldrons. Moreover, her cultivation techniques are quite unique and could be highly beneficial to you. I will employ the Stone Demon Array to assist you. Utilize your Soul-Devouring Power to refine and consume her, thereby acquiring her memories and yin energy. As soon as Shui Miao returned, Zhuge Suanpan immediately conveyed his thoughts, informing Shui Miao of the overall situation.
When it came to those who sought to kill him, Shui Miao showed no mercy. He immediately activated his Soul-Devouring Power to envelop Bai Luolan, intending to refine and devour her completely.
Under the influence of the Stone Demon Array, Bai Luolan mistook the pain in her spirit for a sensation of comfort.
Soon, Shui Miao made a significant discovery.
Bai Luolan possessed a Qiankun Bag, which contained a vast quantity of elixirs and rare treasures!
Using his Soul-Devouring Power, Shui Miao destroyed Bai Luolan’s soul imprint on the Qiankun Bag and claimed it for himself.
“Fifth Brother, there are many elixirs here. Take some quickly to restore your strength!” Shui Miao was never stingy with his family and friends. He immediately tossed the Qiankun Bag to Zhuge Suanpan.
The Qiankun Bag contained a vast number of elixirs—all the stored resources of the Yellow Spring Sect, which Bai Luolan had stolen. Now they were back in Shui Miao’s hands. Overjoyed, Zhuge Suanpan didn’t stand on ceremony. He took enough elixirs for himself and Sima Zongheng, stored them away, and began consuming them to restore his cultivation. Then he returned the Qiankun Bag to Shui Miao.
Shui Miao, equally thrilled, grabbed a handful of elixirs that could boost soul power and continued to refine and devour Bai Luolan.
Bai Luolan was powerful, and the armor she wore was treasure.
“I can give this to Sister Bai Feng later,” Shui Miao thought. He removed the soul imprints from her treasure armor and stored it all in his Saint Ring, mercilessly stripping Bai Luolan until she was completely exposed…
A spirit body wasn’t a physical form—it was merely a mass of black energy.
Thus, Shui Miao felt no attraction to a mass of black energy.
As time passed, Shui Miao converted a large amount of Bai Luolan’s yin energy into his own, rapidly enhancing his cultivation.
Under the effect of the Stone Demon Array, progress was exceptionally smooth.
By midnight, Bai Luolan’s spiritual form had completely vanished, her primordial spirit utterly exhausted, leaving only her yin dan hovering in front of Shui Miao.
Once the yin dan vanished, Bai Luolan would be completely erased. For this reason, Shui Miao hesitated to act.
“What are you waiting for?”
Seeing this, Zhuge Suanpan grew anxious.
It was important to remember that midnight was the hour when various monsters roamed freely. If other monsters broke into the Stone Demon Array and caused trouble, it would be disastrous.
“Fifth Brother, if I completely consume the yin dan, will Bai Luolan vanish entirely? She doesn’t seem to have a life talisman hidden elsewhere, does she?” Shui Miao found it difficult to believe that he held Bai Luolan’s fate in his hands. Once he acted, her primordial spirit would be destroyed, and she would disappear forever.
“At a time like this, you’re considering this?”
Zhuge Suanpan found it incredible. “Shui Miao, this is a cruel world. If you don’t kill others, they will kill you. Even if she doesn’t have a life talisman hidden elsewhere, you cannot show mercy. Do you want to spare her, only for her to grow stronger and come after your family and friends?”
“No!”
Upon hearing this, a shiver coursed through Shui Miao’s spine. Without hesitation, he unleashed his Soul-Devouring Power and swiftly consumed Bai Luolan’s yin dan in a flash.
Bai Luolan, still immersed in her memories, suddenly felt everything around her swiftly vanishing. In her bewilderment, her spirit and recollections dissipated.
At that moment, Zhuge Suanpan added, “Don’t worry, her primordial spirit still exists, but it won’t retain these memories. From now on, she will no longer be your enemy.”
Zhuge Suanpan had sensed all of Bai Luolan’s memories and learned that she indeed had a life talisman hidden in the Rakshasa Realm.
After refining Bai Luolan’s yin dan and primordial spirit, and assimilating her memories, Shui Miao finally exhaled a deep sigh of relief.
“Shui Miao, your immediate enemy has been eliminated. It’s time for me to leave. We’ll meet again.”
Zhuge Suanpan stood up, clasped his hands in farewell, and prepared to take his leave.
“So soon!” Shui Miao hadn’t expected Zhuge Suanpan to leave in such a hurry. His heart stirred, and he quickly said, “Fifth Brother, before you go… could you teach me this Stone Demon Array?”
“Interesting!”
Bai Luolan was taken aback, never expecting Wang Yong to have such a trick up his sleeve.
She couldn’t help but grow more intrigued by Wang Yong, eager to learn what this little old man had done in his youth and why his will was so unyielding.
Wang Yong had only climbed a few steps when a series of crackling sounds echoed around him—the crisp noise of small stones hitting the rocky ground.
The pebbles fell like rain, some landing on Wang Yong’s body, others striking his head, causing him to grimace in pain.
But this didn’t frighten Wang Yong. He placed his backpack over the back of his head and quickly crawled forward.
This move had failed once again.
Bai Luolan had no intention of killing Wang Yong too quickly. She stopped her assault and prepared to possess him, hoping to access his memories.
Wang Yong had tattoos and a copper coin bracelet, both of which made Bai Luolan uneasy.
The copper coins, having passed through countless hands, were imbued with a strong yang energy. For spirits, this yang energy felt scorching, something most ghosts couldn’t endure. But Bai Luolan was no ordinary spirit. She endured the searing pain of the coins’ yang energy on her ethereal form and forced her way into Wang Yong’s body.
Wang Yong suddenly felt heavy and dizzy, immediately realizing he might be possessed by something unclean.
When a spirit possesses a human, it can be either a half-possession or a full possession.
A half-possession means the spirit doesn’t fully take over the body’s seven orifices. The person can still move but feels dizzy and uncomfortable, as the spirit can’t fully control them.
A full possession occurs when the spirit expends significant yin energy to forcibly take over the seven orifices, completely controlling the body and even accessing the person’s thoughts.
Generally, spirits avoid expending yin energy and prefer to possess those who are physically weak, making it easier to take over the seven orifices. This is why healthy people are rarely possessed—their strong yang energy and vitality make possession feel like jumping into a fire for a spirit. If not careful, the yang energy can backlash and destroy the spirit.
Bai Luolan was exceptionally powerful, far beyond an ordinary spirit.
But Wang Yong was no ordinary man either. As a child, due to his involvement in tomb raiding, he had long taken special herbal medicines that made his yang energy extremely vigorous and his seven orifices highly resilient. For a spirit to take over his body required immense effort.
Seeing that Wang Yong’s yang energy was much stronger than most and his seven orifices exceptionally difficult to breach, Bai Luolan’s curiosity was piqued. Ignoring the cost to her yin energy, she forced her way through his seven orifices and fully possessed him.
The moment Bai Luolan took full control, Wang Yong came to a halt.
Bai Luolan breathed a sigh of relief. Just as she began to access Wang Yong’s memories, she suddenly sensed another spirit beside her. Before she could react, the spirit struck her with a talisman, trapping her inside Wang Yong’s body. The talisman was mystical—not only did it prevent Bai Luolan from escaping, but it also kept her from controlling Wang Yong’s body.
At that moment, Shui Miao arrived, picked up Wang Yong, and ran off…
Sensing Shui Miao’s sudden appearance, Bai Luolan knew something was wrong. Abandoning her attempt to access Wang Yong’s memories, she mustered her yin energy to break free from the talisman.
Zhuge Suanpan was currently weak, and the power of his talisman was not strong.
Bai Luolan forced her way out and soon broke free from the talisman, escaping Wang Yong’s body.
But when she emerged, she found that Shui Miao and the other spirit had vanished. Using her spiritual sense, she suddenly realized Wang Yong had disappeared too!
“What’s going on?”
Bai Luolan didn’t know she had already entered the Stone Demon Array.
In reality, Shui Miao, Wang Yong, and Zhuge Suanpan were only a few steps away from her, but her mind was influenced by the array, preventing her from sensing them.
The Stone Demon Array was a mystical formation created by Zhuge Suanpan and Sima Zongheng together. It could trap the minds of those who entered, making them unable to extricate themselves. Those caught in the array would believe they were running around, searching for a way out, and screaming desperately, but in truth, their spirits remained stationary—all their actions were merely mental illusions.
Logically, Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was inferior to Bai Luolan’s.
But Zhuge Suanpan had arrived earlier and set up the array with scattered stones, borrowing the mountain’s spiritual power to easily suppress Bai Luolan.
Shui Miao rescued Wang Yong and immediately used his immortal power to heal his injuries before taking him back to the taxi.
Zhuge Suanpan remained in the array, using its power to enter Bai Luolan’s mind and access all her memories.
Bai Luolan, still confused, suddenly felt her thoughts grow hazy, as if she had entered a dream. When she regained clarity, she found herself back in her childhood, watching everything from her past unfold before her eyes… Her mind sank into her memories, unaware that Zhuge Suanpan was reading them.
※※※
“Shui Miao, you’re amazing! I almost couldn’t hold on earlier.”
Wang Yong had returned to normal and was incredibly excited, mistakenly believing that everything that had just happened was Shui Miao’s doing.
“Godfather, you’re a real man. I’m impressed.”
Though Shui Miao said this, his mind was on Zhuge Suanpan. He hurriedly escorted Wang Yong away, planning to return and help Zhuge Suanpan deal with Bai Luolan.
Flattered by Shui Miao’s praise, Wang Yong grew even more excited and began boasting extravagantly.
Shui Miao remained silent until they reached the roadside, where he interrupted, “Godfather, drive to the town and find Jiang Zhihao. Ask him to teach you how to cultivate qi. I need to find a place to train urgently and can’t be disturbed, so I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
“Alright then. You’re so strong you don’t need my protection anyway. I’ll head back now.”
The prospect of learning qi cultivation immediately piqued Wang Yong’s interest, and he stopped pestering Shui Miao.
Shui Miao took out his phone, called Jiang Zhihao, and watched as Wang Yong drove away before rushing back to the Stone Demon Array.
“Shui Miao, Bai Luolan’s fate bears some resemblance to yours, but she is utterly merciless. The ghost officials and ghost horses that once stood by your side were all slain by her. She even pursued them to Fengdu and obliterated Wu Ai’s avatar and primordial spirit. She has returned this time to uncover your secrets, kill you, and seize the Nine Cauldrons Alchemy Furnace. Moreover, her cultivation techniques are quite unique and could be immensely beneficial to you. I will deploy the Stone Demon Array to assist you. Utilize your Soul Devouring power to refine and absorb her, gaining her memories and yin energy.” As soon as Shui Miao returned, Zhuge Suanpan immediately sent him a mental message, explaining the situation.
When it came to those who wanted him dead, Shui Miao showed no mercy. He immediately activated his Soul Devouring power to envelop Bai Luolan, intent on refining and absorbing her completely.
Under the influence of the Stone Demon Array, Bai Luolan mistook the pain in her spirit for a sensation of comfort.
Soon, Shui Miao made a significant discovery.
Bai Luolan possessed a Qiankun Bag, which contained a vast quantity of elixirs and rare treasures!
Using his Soul Devouring power, Shui Miao destroyed Bai Luolan’s soul imprint on the Qiankun Bag and claimed it for himself.
“Fifth Brother, there are many elixirs here. Take some quickly to restore your strength!” Shui Miao never hesitated to share with his loved ones and friends. He immediately tossed the Qiankun Bag to Zhuge Suanpan.
The bag contained numerous elixirs—all the stored resources of the Yellow Springs Sect, which Bai Luolan had stolen. Now they were back in Shui Miao’s hands. Overjoyed, Zhuge Suanpan didn’t stand on ceremony. He took enough elixirs for himself and Sima Zongheng, stored them away, consumed some to restore his cultivation, and then returned the Qiankun Bag to Shui Miao.
Thrilled, Shui Miao also took a few elixirs that enhanced soul power and continued refining and absorbing Bai Luolan.
Bai Luolan was powerful, and even the armor she wore was treasure.
“I can give this to Sister Bai Feng later,” Shui Miao thought as he removed the soul imprint from her armor and stored it all in his Sage Ring, mercilessly stripping Bai Luolan until she was completely exposed…
A spirit body isn’t a physical form—it’s merely a mass of black energy.
Thus, Shui Miao felt no attraction to a mass of black energy.
As time passed, Shui Miao absorbed a great deal of Bai Luolan’s yin energy, making it his own, and his cultivation level rose rapidly.
Thanks to the Stone Demon Array, progress was smooth.
By midnight, Bai Luolan’s spirit body had completely dissipated, her primordial essence utterly depleted, leaving only her yin dan hovering in front of Shui Miao.
Once the yin dan vanished, Bai Luolan would be completely erased from existence, so Shui Miao hesitated to make a move.
“What are you waiting for?”
Seeing this, Zhuge Suanpan grew anxious.
It was important to remember that midnight was the hour when all manner of demons roamed freely. If other monsters broke into the Stone Demon Array and caused trouble, it would spell disaster.
“Fifth Brother, if I completely consume the yin dan, will Bai Luolan vanish entirely? She doesn’t have a life talisman hidden somewhere else, does she?” Shui Miao found it difficult to believe that he held Bai Luolan’s fate in his hands. Once he acted, her primordial spirit would be destroyed, and she would disappear forever.
“At a time like this, you’re actually considering this?”
Zhuge Suanpan was incredulous. “Shui Miao, this is a cruel world. If you don’t kill others, they will kill you. Even if she doesn’t have a life talisman hidden elsewhere, you can’t afford to be soft-hearted. Do you plan to spare her, only for her to grow stronger and come after your loved ones and friends?”
“No!”
These words sent a chill down Shui Miao’s spine. He immediately activated his Soul Devouring power and devoured Bai Luolan’s yin dan in one gulp.
Bai Luolan, still immersed in her memories, suddenly felt everything around her swiftly fading away. In her bewilderment, her primordial spirit and memories dissipated.
At that moment, Zhuge Suanpan added, “Don’t worry, her primordial spirit still exists, but it won’t retain these memories. From now on, she will no longer be your enemy.”
Zhuge Suanpan had sensed all of Bai Luolan’s memories and learned that she indeed had a life talisman hidden in the Rakshasa Realm.
After refining Bai Luolan’s yin dan and primordial spirit, and assimilating her memories, Shui Miao finally exhaled a deep sigh of relief.
“Shui Miao, your immediate enemy has been eliminated. It’s time for me to leave. Until we meet again.”
Zhuge Suanpan stood up, clasped his hands in farewell, and prepared to take his leave.
“So soon!” Shui Miao hadn’t expected Zhuge Suanpan to leave in such a hurry. His heart stirred, and he quickly said, “Fifth Brother, Fifth Brother, before you go… could you teach me this Stone Demon Array?!”
“Interesting!”
Bai Luolan was taken aback, never expecting Wang Yong to have such a trick up his sleeve.
She couldn’t help but grow more intrigued by Wang Yong, eager to learn what this little old man had done in his youth and why his will was so unyielding.
Wang Yong had only climbed a few steps when a series of crackling sounds rang out—the crisp noise of small stones hitting the rocky ground.
The pebbles fell like rain, some landing on Wang Yong’s body, others striking his head, causing him to grimace in pain.
But this didn’t frighten Wang Yong. He placed his backpack over the back of his head and quickly crawled forward.
This move had failed once again.
Bai Luolan didn’t want to kill Wang Yong too quickly, so she stopped and prepared to possess him to access his memories.
Wang Yong had tattoos and a copper coin bracelet, both of which made Bai Luolan uneasy.
The copper coins, having passed through countless hands, were imbued with a strong yang energy. This energy felt scorching to spirits, and most ghosts couldn’t endure it. But Bai Luolan was no ordinary spirit. She endured the searing pain of the coins’ yang energy on her ethereal form and forced her way into Wang Yong’s body.
Wang Yong suddenly felt heavy and dizzy, immediately realizing he might be possessed by something unclean.
Spirit possession can be partial or full.
Partial possession means the spirit doesn’t fully take over the body’s seven orifices. The person can still move but feels dizzy and uncomfortable, as the spirit can’t fully control them.
Full possession requires the spirit to expend significant yin energy to forcefully open the seven orifices, allowing complete control over the body and even access to the person’s thoughts.
Generally, spirits avoid expending yin energy and prefer to possess those who are physically weak, making it easier to take over. This is why healthy people are rarely possessed—their strong yang energy and vitality make possession feel like jumping into a fire for a spirit. If not careful, the yang energy can backlash and destroy the spirit.
Bai Luolan was exceptionally powerful, far beyond an ordinary spirit.
But Wang Yong was no ordinary man either. As a child, due to his tomb-raiding activities, he had long taken special herbal medicines that greatly enhanced his yang energy, making his seven orifices exceptionally resilient. For a spirit to take full possession required tremendous effort.
Seeing that Wang Yong’s yang energy was far stronger than most and his seven orifices incredibly difficult to breach only fueled Bai Luolan’s curiosity. Disregarding the cost to her yin energy, she forced her way through his orifices and took full possession.
The moment Bai Luolan fully possessed Wang Yong, he stopped moving.
Bai Luolan breathed a sigh of relief, but just as she began to access his memories, she suddenly sensed another spirit nearby. Before she could react, the spirit cast a talisman that trapped her inside Wang Yong’s body. The talisman was mystical—not only did it prevent Bai Luolan from escaping, but it also kept her from controlling Wang Yong’s body.
Just then, Shui Miao arrived, picked up Wang Yong, and ran off…
Sensing Shui Miao’s sudden appearance, Bai Luolan knew something was wrong. Abandoning her attempt to access Wang Yong’s memories, she mustered her yin energy to break the talisman.
Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was weak, so his talisman wasn’t very powerful.
Bai Luolan forced her way out and soon broke free, escaping from Wang Yong’s body.
But when she emerged, she found that Shui Miao and the other spirit had vanished. Using her spiritual sense, she suddenly realized Wang Yong had disappeared too!
“What’s going on?”
Bai Luolan didn’t know she had already entered the Stone Demon Array.
In reality, Shui Miao, Wang Yong, and Zhuge Suanpan were only a few steps away from her, but her mind was influenced by the array, preventing her from sensing them.
The Stone Demon Array was a mystical formation created by Zhuge Suanpan and Sima Zongheng together. It could trap the minds of those who entered, making them unable to break free. Those trapped would believe they were running around, searching for an escape, and screaming desperately, but in truth, their spirits remained stationary—all their actions were merely mental illusions.
Logically, Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was inferior to Bai Luolan’s.
But Zhuge Suanpan had arrived first and set up the array with scattered stones, drawing on the mountain’s spiritual energy to easily suppress Bai Luolan.
Shui Miao rescued Wang Yong and immediately used his immortal power to heal his injuries before taking him back to the taxi.
Zhuge Suanpan remained in the array, using its power to enter Bai Luolan’s mind and access all her memories.
Bai Luolan, confused, suddenly felt her thoughts grow hazy, as if she had entered a dream. When she regained clarity, she found herself back in her childhood, watching everything from her past unfold before her… Her mind sank deeply into her memories, unaware that Zhuge Suanpan was reading them.
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“Shui Miao, you’re amazing! I almost couldn’t hold on earlier.”
Wang Yong, back to normal, was exhilarated. He mistakenly believed everything that had just happened was Shui Miao’s doing.
“Godfather, you’re a real man. I’m impressed.”
Though Shui Miao said this, his mind was on Zhuge Suanpan. He hurriedly escorted Wang Yong away, eager to return and help Zhuge Suanpan deal with Bai Luolan.
Flattered by Shui Miao’s praise, Wang Yong grew even more excited and began boasting extravagantly.
Shui Miao remained silent until they reached the roadside, then interrupted, “Godfather, drive to the town and find Jiang Zhihao. Ask him to teach you how to cultivate qi. I need to find a place to train urgently and can’t be disturbed, so I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
“Alright then. You’re so powerful you don’t need my protection anyway. I’ll head back now.”
The idea of learning to cultivate qi immediately piqued Wang Yong’s interest, and he stopped pestering Shui Miao.
Shui Miao took out his phone, called Jiang Zhihao, and watched as Wang Yong drove off before rushing back to the Stone Demon Array.
“Shui Miao, Bai Luolan’s fate bears some resemblance to yours, but she is utterly ruthless. The ghost officials and ghost horses that once surrounded you were all slain by her. She even pursued them to Fengdu and obliterated Wu Ai’s avatar and primordial spirit. She has returned this time to uncover your background, eliminate you, and seize the Nine Cauldrons Pill Furnace. Moreover, her cultivation techniques are quite unique and could be immensely beneficial to you. I will employ the Stone Demon Array to assist you. Utilize your Soul-Devouring Power to refine and absorb her, gaining her memories and yin energy.” The moment Shui Miao returned, Zhuge Suanpan immediately conveyed this mental message, outlining the general situation.
Shui Miao had no reservations about eliminating someone who wanted him dead. He immediately activated his Soul-Devouring Power to envelop Bai Luolan, intent on refining and absorbing her completely.
Under the influence of the Stone Demon Array, Bai Luolan mistook the pain in her spirit for a sensation of comfort.
Soon, Shui Miao made a significant discovery.
Bai Luolan possessed a Qiankun Bag filled with a large quantity of elixirs and rare treasures!
Using his Soul-Devouring Power, Shui Miao destroyed Bai Luolan’s soul imprint on the Qiankun Bag and claimed it for himself.
“Fifth Brother, there are many elixirs here. Take some quickly to restore your strength!” Shui Miao never hesitated to share with his loved ones and friends. He immediately tossed the Qiankun Bag to Zhuge Suanpan.
The bag contained a vast number of elixirs—all the stored resources of the Yellow Springs Sect, which Bai Luolan had stolen. Now they were back in Shui Miao’s hands. Overjoyed, Zhuge Suanpan didn’t stand on ceremony. He took enough elixirs for himself and Sima Zongheng, stored them away, and began consuming them to restore his cultivation before returning the bag to Shui Miao.
Thrilled, Shui Miao also took a few elixirs that enhanced soul power and continued refining and absorbing Bai Luolan.
Bai Luolan was powerful, and she wore precious armor.
“I can give this to Sister Bai Feng later,” Shui Miao thought. He removed the soul imprint from the armor, stored it in his Saint Ring, and mercilessly stripped Bai Luolan bare…
A spirit body isn’t a physical form—it’s merely a mass of black energy.
So, Shui Miao felt no attraction to a mass of black energy.
As time passed, Shui Miao converted a great deal of Bai Luolan’s yin energy into his own, rapidly enhancing his cultivation.
Thanks to the Stone Demon Array, progress was smooth.
By midnight, Bai Luolan’s ethereal form had completely vanished, her primordial spirit utterly exhausted, leaving only her yin core hovering in front of Shui Miao.
Once the yin dan vanished, Bai Luolan would be gone forever, so Shui Miao hesitated to act.
“What are you waiting for?”
Seeing this, Zhuge Suanpan grew anxious.
It was worth noting that midnight was the hour when various monsters roamed freely. If another monster broke into the Stone Demon Array and caused trouble, it would be disastrous.
“Fifth Brother, if I completely absorb the yin dan, will Bai Luolan vanish entirely? She doesn’t seem to have a life talisman hidden somewhere else, does she?” Shui Miao found it difficult to believe that he held Bai Luolan’s destiny in his hands. Once he took action, her primordial spirit would be obliterated, and she would disappear forever.
“You’re considering this now?”
Zhuge Suanpan was astonished. “Shui Miao, this is a cruel world. If you don’t kill others, they will kill you. Even if she doesn’t have a life talisman hidden elsewhere, you can’t afford to be soft-hearted. Do you want to spare her so she can grow stronger and come after your loved ones and friends?”
“No!”
These words sent a chill down Shui Miao’s spine. He immediately activated his Soul-Devouring Power and absorbed Bai Luolan’s yin dan in one swift motion.
Bai Luolan, still immersed in her memories, suddenly felt everything around her swiftly vanishing. In her bewilderment, her spirit and memories dissipated.
At that moment, Zhuge Suanpan added, “Don’t worry, her primordial spirit still exists, but it won’t retain these memories. From now on, she will no longer be your enemy.”
Zhuge Suanpan had sensed all of Bai Luolan’s memories and learned that she indeed had a life talisman hidden in the Rakshasa Realm.
After refining Bai Luolan’s yin dan and primordial spirit, and acquiring her memories, Shui Miao heaved a deep sigh of relief.
“Shui Miao, your immediate enemy has been eliminated. It’s time for me to leave. We’ll meet again.”
Zhuge Suanpan stood up, clasped his hands in farewell, and prepared to depart.
“So soon!” Shui Miao hadn’t expected Zhuge Suanpan to leave in such a hurry. His heart stirred, and he quickly said, “Fifth Brother, before you go… could you teach me this Stone Demon Array?”
“Interesting!”
Bai Luolan was taken aback, never expecting Wang Yong to have such a trick up his sleeve.
She couldn’t help but grow more intrigued by Wang Yong, eager to learn what this little old man had done in his youth and why his will was so unyielding.
Wang Yong had only climbed a few steps when a series of crackling sounds echoed around him—the crisp noise of small stones hitting the rocky ground.
The pebbles fell like rain, some landing on Wang Yong’s body, others striking his head, causing him to grimace in pain.
But this didn’t frighten Wang Yong. He placed his backpack over the back of his head and quickly crawled forward.
This move had failed once again.
Bai Luolan had no intention of killing Wang Yong too quickly. She paused, preparing to possess him and access his memories.
Wang Yong had tattoos and a copper coin bracelet, both of which made Bai Luolan uneasy.
The copper coins, having passed through countless hands, were imbued with a strong Yang energy. This energy felt scorching to spirits, and most ghosts couldn’t endure it. But Bai Luolan was no ordinary spirit. She endured the searing pain of the Yang energy on the coins and forced her way into Wang Yong’s body.
Wang Yong suddenly felt heavy and dizzy, immediately realizing he might be possessed by something unclean.
Spirit possession could be partial or full.
Partial possession meant the spirit didn’t fully take over the seven orifices of the body. The person could still move but would feel dizzy and uncomfortable, as the spirit couldn’t fully control them.
Full possession required the spirit to expend significant Yin energy to forcefully open the seven orifices, allowing complete control over the body and even access to the person’s thoughts.
Generally, spirits avoided expending Yin energy and preferred to possess those who were physically weak, making it easier to take over their orifices. This was why healthy people, with their strong Yang energy and vitality, were rarely possessed—for a spirit, possessing such a person was like jumping into a fire. If not careful, the Yang energy could backlash and destroy the spirit.
Bai Luolan was exceptionally powerful, far from an ordinary spirit.
But Wang Yong was no ordinary man either. Due to his tomb-raiding activities in his youth, he had long taken special herbal medicines that greatly enhanced his Yang energy and fortified his seven orifices, making it extremely difficult for spirits to possess him.
Seeing that Wang Yong’s Yang energy was far stronger than most and his orifices nearly impenetrable, Bai Luolan’s curiosity was piqued. Disregarding the cost to her Yin energy, she forcefully broke through his orifices and fully possessed him.
The moment Bai Luolan took full control, Wang Yong came to a halt.
Bai Luolan breathed a sigh of relief, but just as she began to access Wang Yong’s memories, she suddenly sensed another spirit nearby. Before she could react, the spirit cast a talisman that trapped her inside Wang Yong’s body. The talisman was mystical—not only did it prevent Bai Luolan from escaping, but it also stripped her of control over Wang Yong’s body.
At that moment, Shui Miao arrived, picked up Wang Yong, and ran…
Sensing Shui Miao’s sudden appearance, Bai Luolan knew something was wrong. Abandoning her attempt to access Wang Yong’s memories, she mustered her Yin energy to break the talisman.
Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was weak, and his talisman’s power was limited.
Bai Luolan forced her way out and soon broke free from the talisman, escaping Wang Yong’s body.
But when she emerged, she found that Shui Miao and the other spirit had vanished. Using her spiritual sense, she realized Wang Yong had suddenly disappeared too!
“What’s going on?”
Bai Luolan didn’t realize she had already entered the Stone Demon Array.
In reality, Shui Miao, Wang Yong, and Zhuge Suanpan were only a few steps away from her, but her mind was influenced by the array, preventing her from sensing them.
The Stone Demon Array was a mystical formation created by Zhuge Suanpan and Sima Zongheng together. It could trap the minds of those who entered, making them unable to break free. Those trapped would believe they were running around, searching for an escape, and screaming desperately, but in truth, their spirits remained stationary—all their actions were merely mental illusions.
Logically, Zhuge Suanpan’s current strength was inferior to Bai Luolan’s.
But Zhuge Suanpan had arrived earlier and set up the array with scattered stones, drawing on the mountain’s spiritual energy to easily suppress Bai Luolan.
Shui Miao rescued Wang Yong and immediately used his immortal power to heal his injuries before taking him back to the taxi.
Zhuge Suanpan remained in the array, using its power to enter Bai Luolan’s mind and access all her memories.
Bai Luolan, still confused, suddenly felt her thoughts grow hazy, as if she had entered a dream. When she regained clarity, she found herself back in her childhood, watching everything from her past unfold before her eyes… Her mind sank into her memories, unaware that Zhuge Suanpan was reading them.
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“Shui Miao, you’re amazing! I almost couldn’t hold on earlier.”
Wang Yong had returned to normal and was incredibly excited, mistakenly believing that everything that had just happened was Shui Miao’s doing.
“Godfather, you’re a real man. I’m impressed.”
Though Shui Miao said this, his mind was preoccupied with Zhuge Suanpan. He hurriedly escorted Wang Yong away, eager to return and help Zhuge Suanpan deal with Bai Luolan.
Flattered by Shui Miao’s praise, Wang Yong grew even more excited and began boasting extravagantly.
Shui Miao remained silent until they reached the roadside, where he interrupted, “Godfather, drive to the town and find Jiang Zhihao. Ask him to teach you how to cultivate Qi. I need to find a place to train urgently and can’t be disturbed, so I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
“Alright then. You’re so powerful you don’t need my protection anyway. I’ll head back now.”
The prospect of learning Qi cultivation immediately captured Wang Yong’s interest, and he stopped pestering Shui Miao.
Shui Miao took out his phone, called Jiang Zhihao, and watched as Wang Yong drove away before rushing back to the Stone Demon Array.
“Shui Miao, this Bai Luolan shares a fate somewhat akin to yours, yet she is utterly merciless. The ghost officials and ghost horses who once stood by your side were all slain by her. She even pursued them to Fengdu and obliterated Wu Ai’s avatar and primordial spirit. She has returned this time to uncover your secrets, kill you, and seize the Nine Cauldrons Alchemy Furnace. Moreover, her cultivation techniques are quite unique and could greatly benefit you. I will now employ the Stone Demon Array to assist you. Utilize your Soul Devouring power to refine and absorb her, gaining her memories and Yin energy.” As soon as Shui Miao returned, Zhuge Suanpan immediately conveyed his thoughts, briefing Shui Miao on the situation.
When it came to those who sought to kill him, Shui Miao showed no mercy. He immediately activated his Soul Devouring power to envelop Bai Luolan, intent on refining and absorbing her completely.
Under the influence of the Stone Demon Array, Bai Luolan mistook the pain in her spirit for a sensation of comfort.
Soon, Shui Miao made a significant discovery.
Bai Luolan possessed a Qiankun Bag, which contained a vast quantity of elixirs and rare treasures!
Using his Soul Devouring power, Shui Miao destroyed Bai Luolan’s soul imprint on the Qiankun Bag and claimed it for himself.
“Fifth Brother, there are many elixirs here. Take some quickly to restore your strength!” Shui Miao never hesitated to share with his loved ones and friends. He immediately tossed the Qiankun Bag to Zhuge Suanpan.
The Qiankun Bag contained a vast number of elixirs—all the stored resources of the Yellow Spring Sect, which Bai Luolan had stolen. Now they were back in Shui Miao’s hands. Overjoyed, Zhuge Suanpan didn’t stand on ceremony. He took enough elixirs for himself and Sima Zongheng, storing them away, and consumed some to begin restoring his cultivation. Then he returned the Qiankun Bag to Shui Miao.
Thrilled, Shui Miao also took a few elixirs that could enhance soul power and continued refining and absorbing Bai Luolan.
Bai Luolan was formidable, and she wore precious armor.
This could be given to Sister Bai Feng later. Shui Miao removed the soul imprint from the armor, stored it all in his Saint Ring, and mercilessly stripped Bai Luolan completely…
A spirit body wasn’t a physical form—it was merely a mass of black energy.
Thus, Shui Miao felt no attraction to a mass of black energy.
As time passed, Shui Miao converted a great deal of Bai Luolan’s Yin energy into his own, rapidly enhancing his cultivation.
Under the effect of the Stone Demon Array, progress was exceptionally smooth.
By midnight, Bai Luolan’s spiritual form had vanished, her primordial spirit was exhausted, and only her Yin Dan remained floating in front of Shui Miao.
Once the Yin Dan vanished, Bai Luolan would be completely erased. Hence, Shui Miao hesitated to act.
“What are you waiting for?”
Seeing this, Zhuge Suanpan grew anxious.
It was important to remember that midnight was the hour when various monsters roamed freely. If other monsters broke into the Stone Demon Array and caused trouble, it would be problematic.
“Fifth Brother, if I completely consume the Yin Dan, will Bai Luolan disappear entirely? It doesn’t seem like she has a life talisman hidden elsewhere, does she?” Shui Miao found it difficult to believe that he held Bai Luolan’s fate in his hands. Once he acted, her primordial spirit would be destroyed, and she would vanish forever.
“At a time like this, you’re actually considering this?”
Zhuge Suanpan was astonished. “Shui Miao, this is a cruel world. If you don’t kill others, they will kill you. Even if she doesn’t have a life talisman hidden elsewhere, you cannot afford to be soft-hearted. Do you intend to spare her, allowing her to grow stronger and come after your loved ones and friends?”
“No!”
Hearing this, a chill ran down Shui Miao’s spine. He immediately activated his Soul Devouring power and devoured Bai Luolan’s Yin Dan in an instant.
Bai Luolan, still immersed in her memories, suddenly felt everything before her swiftly fading away. In her bewilderment, her primordial spirit and memories dissipated.
At that moment, Zhuge Suanpan added, “Don’t worry, her primordial spirit still exists, but it won’t retain these memories. From now on, she will no longer be your enemy.”
Zhuge Suanpan had sensed all of Bai Luolan’s memories and learned that she indeed had a life talisman hidden in the Rakshasa Realm.
After refining Bai Luolan’s Yin Dan and primordial spirit, and acquiring her memories, Shui Miao heaved a deep sigh of relief.
“Shui Miao, your immediate enemy has been eliminated. It’s time for me to leave. We’ll meet again.”
Zhuge Suanpan stood up, clasped his hands in farewell, and prepared to depart.
“So soon!” Shui Miao hadn’t expected Zhuge Suanpan to leave in such a hurry. His heart stirred, and he quickly said, “Fifth Brother, before you go… could you teach me this Stone Demon Array?”
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“Shui Miao, you’re amazing! Just now, I almost couldn’t hold on anymore.”
Wang Yong had recovered and was extremely excited, believing everything that had just happened was due to Shui Miao’s doing.
“Dad, you’re truly a man of steel. I’m impressed.”
Though Shui Miao spoke these words, her mind was preoccupied with Zhuge Suopan. She hurried to send Wang Yong away before returning to help Zhuge Suopan confront Bailan.
Praised by Shui Miao, Wang Yong became even more elated and began boasting enthusiastically.
Shui Miao didn’t respond. When they reached the roadside, she interrupted, “Dad, drive to the town and find Jiang Zhihao. He’ll teach you how to cultivate energy. I need to go find a place to train now and can’t be disturbed, so let’s meet again tomorrow morning.”
“Okay then… If you’re this capable, you don’t need my protection. I’ll head back then.”
Hearing that he could learn to cultivate energy, Wang Yong immediately became interested and stopped clinging to Shui Miao.
Shui Miao called Jiang Zhihao on her phone, watched Wang Yong drive off, and hurriedly returned to the Stone Demon Formation.
“Shui Miao, this Bailan’s fate somewhat resembles yours, but she’s extremely ruthless. The ghost attendants you had before were all killed by her. She even pursued you to Fengdu and destroyed Wu Ai’s avatar spirit. Her return aims to uncover your secrets, eliminate you, and seize the Nine Tripod Cauldron. Also, her cultivation methods are quite effective and could greatly benefit you. I’m now using the Stone Demon Formation in coordination with you. Use your Soul Devouring Power to refine and absorb her, obtaining her memories and yin energy.” As soon as Shui Miao returned, Zhuge Suopan immediately sent her a mental message, explaining the situation.
Shui Miao never hesitated when it came to those who sought to kill her. She immediately activated her Soul Devouring Power, enveloping Bailan and preparing to fully refine and absorb her.
Under the influence of the Stone Demon Formation, Bailan mistook the pain of her spirit for pleasure.
Soon, Shui Miao achieved a major breakthrough.
Bailan possessed a Qiankun Bag filled with numerous pills and rare treasures!
Using her Soul Devouring Power, Shui Miao destroyed the soul imprint within the Qiankun Bag and claimed it for herself.
“There are many pills here, Five Brother. Hurry and take some to restore your strength!” Shui Miao never hesitated when it came to helping her loved ones and friends. Immediately, she tossed the Qiankun Bag to Zhuge Suopan.
The Qiankun Bag contained a vast collection of pills from the Yellow Spring Sect, stolen by Bailan but now reclaimed by Shui Miao. Zhuge Suopan was overjoyed and didn’t hesitate—he immediately took enough pills for himself and Sima Zongheng, storing them away while consuming some to restore his cultivation. Then, he returned the Qiankun Bag to Shui Miao.
Shui Miao was very excited. She took several pills that enhanced soul power and continued refining and absorbing Bailan.
Bailan was very powerful, wearing armor imbued with spiritual treasures.
These could be given to White Phoenix Sister later. Shui Miao removed the soul imprints on the armor, storing all of it in her Holy Origin Ring, ruthlessly stripping Bailan bare.
A spirit body wasn’t a physical body—it was merely a mass of black mist.
Therefore, Shui Miao felt no lust toward a mere wisp of dark vapor.
As time passed, Shui Miao absorbed a vast amount of yin energy from Bailan, rapidly enhancing her own cultivation.
With the Stone Demon Formation aiding her, the process proceeded very smoothly.
At midnight, Bailan’s spirit body began to dissipate, her soul essence depleted, leaving only her Yin Core floating before Shui Miao.
Once the Yin Core vanished, Bailan would be completely erased. Thus, Shui Miao hesitated, not yet making her move.
“What are you waiting for?”
Seeing this, Zhuge Suopan grew anxious.
After all, midnight was the time when various demons emerged to wreak havoc. If other demons entered the Stone Demon Formation and caused trouble, it would be a serious problem.
“Five Brother, if I fully absorb the Yin Core, will Bailan be completely erased? She doesn’t have a Life Talisman hidden elsewhere, right?” Shui Miao hesitated slightly, finding it hard to believe she now controlled Bailan’s fate. Once she acted, Bailan would be utterly destroyed, never to exist again.
“At a time like this, you’re actually considering this?”
Zhuge Suopan found this hard to believe. “Shui Miao, this is a cruel world. If you don’t kill others, they will kill you. Even if she doesn’t have a Life Talisman hidden elsewhere, you can’t afford to be merciful. Do you want to spare her only to let her grow stronger and come after your loved ones and friends?”
“No!”
Hearing this, a chill ran through Shui Miao’s heart. Instantly, she activated her Soul Devouring Power and devoured Bailan’s Yin Core in one swift motion.
Still immersed in her memories, Bailan suddenly sensed everything around her rapidly vanishing. In confusion, her soul essence and memories dissipated.
At this moment, Zhuge Suopan spoke again: “Don’t worry. Her soul essence still exists, but it won’t retain these memories. From now on, she won’t be your enemy anymore.”
Throughout the process, Zhuge Suopan had sensed Bailan’s memories and learned that she indeed had a Life Talisman hidden in the Realm of Rakshasa.
Shui Miao absorbed Bailan’s Yin Core and soul essence, gaining her memories, and exhaled deeply.
“Shui Miao, your current enemy has been eliminated. I should take my leave now. We’ll meet again in the future.”
Zhuge Suopan stood up, bowed, and prepared to depart.
“So soon!” Shui Miao hadn’t expected Zhuge Suopan to leave so quickly. Her heart stirred, and she hurriedly said, “Five Brother, Five Brother, before you go, could you please teach me this Stone Demon Formation!”
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