In the beginning, he was ranked alongside An Shigeng as a spoiled brat.

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"Their strength is not much less than mine. If we really try to wipe them out, and they resort to a suicide attack, your husband and I will inevitably fail one day, and you can expect to be a widow."

Zhang Xiaoshan pinched Huang Rong's delicate nose, feeling somewhat helpless.

Huang Rong and A Zi are both unparalleled masters. In the martial arts world, top masters are the overlords of their respective regions, and unparalleled masters are the foundation of top-tier forces.

Therefore, their mindset naturally changed as well.

"I know, my husband is a great philanthropist, a hero of the Nine Provinces..."

Huang Rong's complaints clearly showed that she didn't take Zhang Xiaoshan's words to heart.

Having traveled the martial arts world, Huang Rong naturally knew how small the probability was of encountering a top-notch master, let alone a peerless master or an unparalleled master.

The snow-capped mountains stretch for thousands of miles, under a clear blue sky!

Similarly, the higher you climb, the lower the temperature.

Fortunately, the Nine Yin Divine Skill is extremely yin and cold, and with Zhang Xiaoshan holding their hands and occasionally sending pure yang qi into their bodies, the two women did not feel particularly cold, even though they were wearing light gauze dresses.

Instead, amidst the vast snow-capped mountains, they stood out like two beautiful snow lotuses and dreamlike flowers, exceptionally eye-catching and exquisitely beautiful.

In the afternoon, Zhang Xiaoshan finally arrived at the summit of the Great Snow Mountain with the two women.

Because of the thin air and the clear blue sky, the air is exceptionally clear.

Looking down at the endless white mountains below, one gets a sense of dragons bowing their heads.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan's perspective was so limited that even gazing at the vast expanse, he didn't gain much insight.

After all, the roc has soared ninety thousand miles into the sky, and he has already seen these sights.

"There's nothing to see here!!"

Ah!

With a scream, before Huang Rong could recover from her shock, Zhang Xiaoshan had already grabbed the two of them by the waist and jumped down.

Ah Zi was already used to it. Huang Rong's initial scream slowly subsided, and she saw Zhang Xiaoshan already on his skis, sliding down the steep mountain.

At this moment, Zhang Xiaoshan, with one arm around the beauty, used his terrifying balance to sprint down.

The thrill of extreme gliding was different from the speed of chasing the wind with light-footed skills. For a moment, Huang Rong forgot her previous fear.

Compared to paragliding, this thrilling skiing, which seems to be a matter of life and death, was a refreshing experience for Huang Rong.

It takes a whole afternoon to go up the mountain, and only a quarter of an hour to come down!

When the dust settled, the group had reached the foot of the mountain, their faces covered in frost and snow.

"Again!"

Seeing Huang Rong's excited face, Zhang Xiaoshan immediately shook his head and retorted:

"It's too high up here and the slope is too steep for a beginner like you to practice skiing."

If you want to practice skiing, there are plenty of snow-capped mountains nearby. Start with something simple, and you'll have plenty of opportunities later.

"And finding the treasure is the priority right now."

"All right!"

Looking at the towering snow-capped mountain, Huang Rong realized it was indeed too high, and he knew that skiing on it was unrealistic for him.

Three more days passed, during which the three searched for treasure while practicing skiing, each making their own progress.

At least Huang Rong not only mastered the skill, but also showed considerable promise, no less than A Zi, who had practiced for a long time.

This was Huang Rong's talent, but unfortunately, she didn't use much of it for good.

Zhang Xiaoshan, however, found some treasures.

Items such as the gallbladder of a thousand-year-old snow python, a thousand-year-old snow lotus, and a thousand-year-old ice silkworm are all specialties of the Great Snow Mountain. Zhang Xiaoshan also collected some of the most poisonous items from the Great Snow Mountain.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan's real surprise was a 'ten-thousand-year-old' Vermilion Fruit.

You should know that Zhang Xiaoshan has found all sorts of rare and precious materials at the ends of the earth, but this is the first time he has found the legendary Vermilion Fruit.

According to the records left by the Ghost Doctor, the Vermilion Fruit is divided into 'hundred years', 'thousand years', and 'ten thousand years'.

A hundred-year-old Vermilion Fruit can increase one's merit by thirty years, a thousand-year-old Vermilion Fruit by a hundred years, and a ten-thousand-year-old Vermilion Fruit is also known as the Pure Yang Fruit or 'Dragon Saliva Fruit'. Its effects are unclear, but its value is beyond doubt.

As for how to determine the year?

After all, the Vermilion Fruit can't really be like an old ginseng root underground, needing thousands or tens of thousands of years to mature.

Therefore, the specific classification mainly depends on the size. Longan fruit that looks like it's a hundred years old is a thousand-year-old fruit, the size of an infant's fist is a thousand-year-old fruit, and the size of an adult's fist is ten thousand years old.

This Vermilion Fruit is guarded by a real thousand-year-old snow python.

If the Vermilion Fruit hadn't been located in the glacier crevice, the thousand-year-old snow python, with its body a full ten feet thick, wouldn't have been able to enter, and probably wouldn't have been able to wait for Zhang Xiaoshan at all.

However, most people wouldn't dare to provoke the thousand-year-old snow python and then find this incomparably precious ten-thousand-year-old vermilion fruit.

"It's time to leave. We still have a trip to Xianyang City!"

"So fast? It's only been a few days. I'll go back in a while."

(Ma Li's) "Alright, we agreed on seven days. We'll leave one day to go to Xianyang City, and it will take another night to get back."

Hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's unquestionable tone, Huang Rong had no choice but to obey.

As for Azi, Zhang Xiaoshan did not intend to send her back to Tianshan, but rather to Xingxiuhai at the foot of Kunlun Mountain.

After all, now that A Zi has mastered her divine skills, and the little devil has subdued the evil spirits, perhaps this is the will of Heaven.

In addition, the Jade Peaches of Xingxiu Sea ripen once every thirteen years, and it's been about time since they last bore fruit.

Zhang Xiaoshan doesn't need many, just four will suffice!

"Jade peaches? I know them. They're bearing fruit this year, and it's the season for them to ripen now."

If you hadn't mentioned it, young master, I would have forgotten!

Upon hearing that Zhang Xiaoshan wanted to take the Jade Peaches, even Azi was overjoyed.

Back in Xingxiu Sea, she coveted the Jade Peach, but at that time she was still young and her martial arts skills were only at a third-rate level.

Now that the divine skill has been perfected, the results this year will be just right; perhaps this is the will of Heaven.

Even Huang Rong seemed somewhat tempted when she heard about the Jade Peaches.

The three jade peaches from last time were basically eaten by her, Liu Sheng Piaoxu, and Manager Feng. Now that they have fruited again this year, there are seven peaches left after deducting the one that A Zi took!

If Zhang Xiaoshan knew, he would be both amused and exasperated; Huang Rong was preparing to wipe them all out.

Chapter 558 The First Emperor of All Time - Qin Shi Huang

Xianyang City!

After a long and arduous journey, Zhang Xiaoshan finally arrived in Xianyang City at noon on the second day.

Passing by Xingxiu Sea, Zhang Xiaoshan took five peaches and then glanced at the evil dragon in the Kunlun Abyss, taking a few thousand-year-old peaches and some local specialties.

After all, Zhang Xiaoshan couldn't possibly come to Xianyang City without preparing some gifts.

"Zhang Ziyu has come at the invitation of Emperor Zhou!"

In front of Xianyang Palace, Zhang Xiaoshan gave a soft shout that echoed throughout the entire palace.

Even the palace guards looked at each other in bewilderment.

After all, Zhang Xiaoshan hadn't overstepped any boundaries, and he had come at Qin Huangzheng's invitation. Regardless of whether it was true or not, he wasn't someone they could act rashly against.

Soon, Zhao Gao, who had arrived at Xianyang Palace earlier, strode out.

Looking at the towering, extraordinary young man standing outside, he quickly greeted him respectfully:

"Greetings, Young Master Zhang. You arrived very quickly."

Even I, a humble servant, only returned yesterday; I didn't expect you, young master, to arrive today.

"I went to the Great Snow Mountain and prepared some gifts for Emperor Zhou."

Zhang Xiaoshan tossed out a jade box, a wooden box, and a wine gourd, which Zhao Gao quickly caught.

He knew that the gift Zhang Xiaoshan had prepared was definitely not ordinary, so he couldn't help but ask curiously:

"Young master went to the Great Snow Mountain? Are all these local specialties from the Great Snow Mountain?"

"Inside here are thousand-year-old snow lotuses from the Great Snow Mountain, thousand-year-old peaches from the Kunlun Mountains, and monkey wine from a secluded paradise."

Zhang's original purpose was the Jade Peaches of Xingxiu Sea Paradise Valley.

Lord Zhao knew that Zhang had many women in his family, and that the Jade Peaches were known for their beauty-preserving and skin-nourishing effects. Therefore, since the Jade Peaches were ripe recently, he took a few along the way!

"I see!"

Upon hearing that the Jade Peaches had ripened, Zhao Gao understood Zhang Xiaoshan's purpose.

As for the thousand-year-old peaches, he also knew about them.

This was a birthday gift from Zhang Xiaoshan to Zhang Sanfeng at Zhang Sanfeng's birthday banquet back then. Compared to the Jade Peaches, it was more suitable for Qin Shi Huang's body.

In the back garden!

Since he was invited and given Zhang Xiaoshan's status, Qin Huangzheng naturally did not receive him in the main hall.

Inside the flower pavilion, Qin Chancellor Li Si was playing chess with Emperor Zheng of Qin. Their moves seemed evenly matched, but Emperor Zheng knew perfectly well that Li Si was actually letting him win!

However, Qin Shi Huang did not reveal this, after all, human power has its limits, and he was not a god; he was merely pursuing immortality.

"Your Majesty, Young Master Zhang has arrived!"

Qin Huangzheng's eyes lit up when he saw Zhang Xiaoshan striding towards him with an air of authority.

What a dashing young man from the Southern Dynasties!

If he hadn't known Zhang Xiaoshan's abilities, he really wouldn't have been able to associate Zhang Xiaoshan with the powerful figure who stood at the pinnacle and looked down upon the entire land.

However, the two swordsmen beside Qin Huangzheng were startled and looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with a glimmer of brilliance.

Zhang Xiaoshan was not a swordsman, but he reached the pinnacle of swordsmanship.

As for Li Si, his expression was even more inscrutable. As the prime minister of the empire, he was involved in all aspects of the country.

The Zhang family was among the news he was extremely concerned about; in fact, Qin Huangzheng and he discussed the Zhang family's affairs together.

He was especially surprised when he learned that the Zhang family was willing to open up the New World.

Knowing the Zhang family's situation, there was absolutely no need for them to compromise with the empire.

Just like the chaos in the capital, where the Zhang family destroyed the Wu clan and left unscathed; in the Ghost Street conflict, the mere presence of the Nine Gates of Ghost Street was enough to intimidate the steady and experienced Wang Jian, causing him to retreat.

One can imagine the power of the Zhang family; they have no need to compromise with the empire.

However, after he learned the size of the new continent, he vaguely sensed Zhang Xiaoshan's purpose.

This young master Zhang is just like the legend says, with a magnanimous spirit and a broad mind!

"I have met His Majesty!"

At this moment, Zhang Xiaoshan was also observing the people in front of him.

The humble and gentle Li Si, and two swordsmen who closely protect Qin Shi Huang Zheng—the sword saint Gai Nie and the minister Meng Yi.

Qin Shi Huang was at least over forty at this time, but he appeared to be around thirty.

Although he appears to be well-maintained, Zhang Xiaoshan could tell that his body was severely overworked.

Zhang Xiaoshan is only outwardly exhausted; he possesses the vital energy of the Nine Cauldrons and the dragon's saliva. Even if he has to lean against the wall to go out every morning, as long as he rests and recovers, he will still be full of energy at night, reaching his peak condition.

But Ying Zheng did not see it at first glance; instead, his internal organs were overdrawn and his blood and qi were floating.

"Please rise, Young Master Zhang. I have been looking forward to this all night. I did not expect you to arrive so soon."

Qin Shi Huang's light laughter was like a gentle breeze, but Zhao Gao stepped forward and said:

"Your Majesty, this is a gift that Young Master Zhang specially brought for you from the Great Snowy Mountain—"

"Millennial snow lotus from the Great Snow Mountain, millennial peaches from the Kunlun Mountains, and this monkey wine, a rare delicacy in China!"

As the boxes were opened one by one, they revealed snow lotus flowers that looked like they had just been picked and were still covered in morning dew; a peach as big as a large bowl, emitting an enticing fragrance; and monkey wine, as soon as the stopper was opened, a rich and fragrant aroma of wine immediately wafted out.

Moreover, the key point is that these three things come from different places, especially the lingering dew on the flowers, the rich aroma of the peaches, and the monkey wine, needless to say.

"Young Master Zhang, you are very kind!"