Swords emerge from Mount Hua, sweeping across the heavens from the world of Swordsman.

"By the way, just a reminder. Your weapons trading ledger is a hidden danger. Sooner or later, it will attract the attention of various forces. You'd better keep it under close watch."

Chapter 180 The Trouble at Pegasus Ranch

Yue Zhuoqun sought out the Dongming Sect by traveling downstream along the Yangtze River, but to reach the Pegasus Ranch, he needed to go upstream.

The first owner of Pegasus Ranch was named Shang Xiong, a military general from the late Jin Dynasty. Because Liu Yu usurped the throne from the Jin and changed the dynasty name to Song, the country was divided and war broke out everywhere. To escape the war, Shang Xiong led his men and clansmen south, finding a secluded valley in the area where the Yangtze and Han rivers flow. From then on, they lived in peace and established a ranch.

The ranch has been in operation for over a hundred years and has had seven owners.

If you think of Pegasus Ranch as just a horse farm, you're sorely mistaken.

The ownership of the venue has always been inherited by the Shang family, but among the subordinates brought by Shang Xiong are also members of the Liang, Liu, Tao, Wu, and Xu families.

Over a century of development, these families have branched out and become prominent clans of their time, remaining loyal to the ranch.

Originally, their power was concentrated in the valley, but as the population increased and their strength grew, people continued to migrate to the surrounding areas.

Relying on the nearby Ju River, it stretches to Yuan'an and Dangyang counties, wielding immense influence.

Pegasus Ranch adheres to its ancestral precepts, never participating in the struggles between the martial arts world and the imperial court, focusing solely on horse training and business, thus maintaining a very low profile.

If they participate in the chaotic competition, with their abundant wealth, local influence, and excellent warhorses, they can immediately occupy the Yangtze and Han Rivers and rank among the top powers in the world.

When Yue Zhuoqun arrived at the Pegasus Ranch's sphere of influence, he found the area to be peaceful and tranquil, like a paradise untouched by the chaos of the world.

This is all thanks to the generations of martial arts practitioners in the Pegasus Ranch who have protected the peace of this area.

However, as they approached the ranch, Yue Zhuoqun clearly sensed that the atmosphere had become somewhat tense. Many checkpoints were guarded and people were questioning people, as if they were looking for someone.

At the entrance to the pasture, there were bloodstains, indicating that a fierce battle had just taken place.

"It seems someone has come to cause trouble for Pegasus Ranch!" Yue Zhuoqun raised an eyebrow, judging from the bloodstains that the conflict broke out two hours ago.

He didn't bother to conceal himself, and used his lightness skill to rush towards the ranch, quickly arriving at the ranch palace.

Calling it a palace or fortress is no exaggeration. The buildings occupy a vast area and are exquisitely constructed, a masterpiece of garden design.

"The devil is back!"

As soon as Yue Zhuoqun landed, he attracted the attention of the people on the ranch, who rushed over to him.

The men charging ahead were all skilled fighters, their martial arts prowess was not weak.

One of the one-eyed men shouted angrily, "You thief, give our owner back!"

Before the words had even faded, his fist slammed down, creating a fierce gust of wind.

Yue Zhuoqun gently extended his right hand in front of him, and with a palm devoid of any energy, he tore apart the fist's wind and firmly grasped the fist in his hand.

"Let's talk this out, why resort to violence right away?" He released a light burst of energy from his palm, pushing the one-eyed man backward repeatedly.

This man is a contemporary member of the Liu clan of the ranch, named Liu Zongdao, whose martial prowess ranks among the top five in the ranch.

But the force with which Yue Zhuoqun pushed him was too much for him to handle, and he felt half of his body go numb.

He staggered and couldn't regain his balance even after taking six or seven steps back.

At this moment, another short, thin old man arrived.

The old man had a thin face and bony bones, and held an iron pipe in his hand.

Seeing Liu Zongdao stagger, he handed the pipe to his left hand and gathered his strength in his right hand to strike Liu Zongdao's back.

Bang!

The two took two more steps back, which helped them absorb the force and regain their balance.

"Elder Xu, this person's skill is even more profound than that of the demoness from before." Liu Zongdao said warily, not daring to turn around, and whispered a reminder to the old man.

The short, thin old man had a cold expression and deep eyes, and was much calmer than Liu Zongdao: "With his strength, he could take your life in one move, but he can retreat without being injured. He should not be with the demoness. Let's find out first."

After saying this, he took two steps forward, cupped his hands in a salute, and said, "Brother Liu, please forgive my rudeness and intrusion!"

"Judging from what you just said, your owner was abducted, and his emotional outburst and reckless actions are understandable," Yue Zhuoqun said with a smile, waving his hand.

He came to discuss cooperation with Pegasus Ranch, not to make enemies, so there's no need to be so petty.

"I wonder who is targeting Pegasus Ranch? If possible, I would be willing to lend a helping hand."

Old Xu's heart stirred: "You refer to yourself as 'Commander,' so you must be of noble status. Forgive my ignorance, but may I ask your name?"

Pegasus Ranch was not weak, but two hours ago a demoness led several demonic cultivators to defeat them with overwhelming force and kidnapped the ranch owner, Shang Xiuxun, in front of everyone.

They are racking their brains trying to figure out how to save the owner!

The young man before them, after only a brief display of his abilities, already possessed strength comparable to that of a demoness.

If we could ask for help, things would definitely be much easier.

"Yue Zhuoqun!"

The people in the room perked up, and Old Xu's face lit up with surprise: "So it's the commander of Wagang Army in person. We have not been hospitable enough. Please come to the reception hall for a detailed discussion."

"No rush, let's talk about your matter first. Let's get the owner back!"

Old Xu nodded: "Two hours ago, a vixen in her early twenties led a group of people into the ranch, demanding that our ranch owner take her to see someone. When the ranch owner refused, they attacked and forcibly abducted her."

"What school of martial arts are these people using?"

"Forgive my low martial arts skills for not being able to recognize her. However, her movements are mysterious and alluring, and her voice is light and melodious, carrying a hint of bewitching power."

A thought struck Yue Zhuoqun, and his body instantly left several graceful afterimages in the arena.

"But this kind of light-footed skill?"

"Exactly!" Old Xu's expression hardened, and he asked urgently, "Commander Yue, do you know the origin of that demoness?"

Yue Zhuoqun smiled and nodded: "You don't need to worry about this matter, leave it to me."

The movement technique he just used was the Heavenly Demon Dance. It's obvious that this so-called demoness is Wanwan, the demoness from the Yin Kui Sect.

When I went to the Yin Kui Sect, Wanwan was not in the sect, so I missed seeing this peerless enchantress, which was a bit of a pity. I didn't expect to meet her here.

So, it seems I really am an accomplice of that vixen.

Wanwan kidnapped Shang Xiuxun, undoubtedly to see Lu Miaozi.

As the builder of Yang Gong's treasure vault, Lu Miaozi not only knew the location of the vault, but also knew how to enter it.

The treasury contains the relics of the Evil Emperor, a treasure coveted by the disciples of the Demonic Sect.

Having obtained the Dao Heart Demon Seed Technique, how could Zhu Yuyan not try to seize the Evil Emperor's Relic!

Using Shang Xiuxun to threaten Lu Miaozi is indeed a good method.

As Lu Miaozi's daughter, Shang Xiuxun was the only person he still cared about in the world.

If I remember correctly, Lu Miaozi lived in seclusion in the back mountains of the Pegasus Ranch.

After bidding farewell to Old Man Xu and the others, he used his movement technique to head towards the back mountain.

Behind the Pegasus Ranch lies a beautiful mountain range. Due to Shang Xiuxun's orders, no one from the ranch is allowed to come to this back mountain, making it very peaceful.

No one came, so there was no obvious road.

Yue Zhuoqun communicated with the demonic seed in his dantian and detected fluctuations in the surrounding environment. He quickly discovered something unusual at a stream.

This stream flows down from the mountain, forming a waterfall several meters high.

Behind the waterfall lies a hidden world, with a secluded path leading to it.

After entering the waterfall and walking along the path for half a mile, the view suddenly opened up before us.

The path is lined with beautiful scenery on both sides, and after passing through a bamboo grove, you can hear the gurgling of water.

A wooden corridor spans the pool, in which a two-story building stands, with a plaque reading "Peaceful House" hanging above it. A wooden couplet is also hanging on the lintel of the building's entrance.

It is appropriate to tune the zither in the morning and to play the harp in the evening; the old rain has just arrived and the new rain has just come.

The calligraphy is elegant and refined, yet powerful and vigorous, displaying the style of a master!

Although the carvings were made with a knife on the wooden board, there are no sharp marks, and the carvings blend seamlessly with the surrounding environment.

It not only demonstrates mastery of calligraphy, but also embodies the subtleties of martial arts.

It truly is an excellent place to retreat from the world and cultivate oneself.

Before Yue Zhuoqun could even step onto the corridor, a delicate shout accompanied by the sound of water came from inside.

Chapter 181 Witch Wanwan

"Hehe, Uncle Lu, don't be angry. As long as you tell Wanwan the location of Yang Gong's treasure vault and how to enter, we will release Sister Shang immediately."

Wanwan wore a pink dress and round-toed shoes. A gentle breeze blew the hem of her dress, and the white socks that extended to her ankles and her jade-like skin complemented each other, making her look like a blooming lotus flower, standing out from the crowd.

Her face was exceptionally beautiful, without a single flaw, giving people a sense of purity and elegance.

Her every smile and frown carried a lively joy and a bewitching allure.

Innocence and allure are two completely opposite qualities; putting them together would create an awkward effect.

Yet, in her, harmony and naturalness blended perfectly, as if such an unparalleled spirit should have existed in the world.

Behind Wanwan, the silver-haired Danmei and the alluring Wen Caiting restrained Shang Xiuxun, while Bi Shouxuan, Elder Yun, and Elder Xia stood nearby.