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

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Especially for restaurants, it's difficult to succeed without a few signature dishes.

"These are the specialties the Zhang family brought from overseas. They're quite something. But after five years, all they've done is this?"

"Hahaha, how is that possible!"

Holding the two beauties in his arms, Zhang Xiaoshan's eyes were filled with ambition as he said:

"This is just the beginning. In three years, you will know that this is absolutely enough to propel the Zhang family to the pinnacle!"

Looking down at the beauty in his arms, Zhang Xiaoshan was not the ascetic type.

Adding to that, I didn't sleep a wink last night, having talked all night with Huang Yaoshi and others about not only the situation in the New World, but also the grudges and feuds in the martial arts world. I simply didn't have time to sleep!

"There are too many people at home, so I'll rest here tonight!!"

"Really?"

"Of course it's true, and I'll go to sleep now!"

Amid the two women's screams, Zhang Xiaoshan got up and headed towards the bedroom.

Chapter 312 Zhang Cuishan and his wife almost went to reclaim wasteland

"Senior Ghost Doctor, please take care, both masters!"

The enormous 'Titanic' was a super-giant ship that the Zhang family spent nearly 300,000 gold coins to build.

The entire structure is fifty zhang long and thirty zhang wide, and its power source is a combination of wind and steam.

After all, Zhang Xiaoshan only knew the principles of steamships and was not a professional mechanical engineer. Even with the help of a master mechanic, he could only add them to small boats at most. For a super giant ship like this, it was impossible to use steam power entirely.

On the ship, the craftsmen, who had been full of hope, were somewhat disappointed, but at least their families were reunited.

Under the warnings of Jue Tong and Jue Ming, they realized that if they returned, they would not be heroes, but would most likely be captured and tortured.

As for the Zhang family generals being exposed to the world?

The major powers simply wouldn't believe the Zhang family would reveal everything; their only breakthrough point was them.

At this point, their only option was to wait.

When it's no longer a secret, the secrets they kept will naturally cease to be secrets either.

Moreover, with at least a thousand people on board and ample supplies, there was no need to worry about suffering in the past.

They are themselves elites in their respective industries.

"Take care, young master!"

On the giant ship, everyone looked at the proud figure on the Dafu ship and bowed to say goodbye.

Compared to the previous large Fujian ship, the advantages of this super-giant ship are self-evident. Not only is it fully equipped and stable, but it also represents the Zhang family's attitude.

At least they won't kill you to cover it up!

"Take care of yourself!"

As the giant ship slowly disappeared from sight, Zhang Xiaoshan turned to look at the couple dressed in animal skins to one side.

Unlike the ordinary people on the boat dressed in blue robes, this couple had extraordinary bearing and sharp eyes; they were both top-notch masters rarely seen in the martial arts world.

Moreover, the man was handsome and refined, and even in his animal-patterned robes, he could not hide his gentlemanly demeanor; the woman was beautiful and charming, with bright and lively eyes, and a cunning look in her eyes, clearly not a kind person.

The couple also have a young child, around eight or nine years old, with a chubby face and a lively personality!

At this moment, they were also sizing up Zhang Xiaoshan!

Putting aside the handsome and amiable young master of the Central Plains, the fact that the boy was nine feet tall and looked down at least one head above them put them under immense pressure.

Meanwhile, the young man was dressed in a magnificent brocade robe, adorned with four or five pieces of jade ornaments—a jade belt, jade pendant, jade pendant…and his skin was as white as a woman's, undoubtedly that of a pampered young master.

Moreover, the people around Zhang Xiaoshan are not simple either. There is Huang Yaoshi, whom Zhang Cuishan had met before, as well as two Shaolin monks who were from the same school as the previous monk, and a mysterious man wearing a demon mask and a black robe. They are all rare and top-notch masters in the martial arts world.

Surrounding them were numerous assassins dressed in blood, wielding straight knives and flying wheels, exuding a chilling murderous aura.

"You guys know how to hide your names, you're lucky!"

This couple did not belong to the pioneering group. Rather, they were people who had encountered at sea on their way back from the North Sea and were rescued on a whim.

Huang Yaoshi originally intended to take Zhang Xiaoshan directly to the new world to explore without consulting him.

After all, their whereabouts absolutely cannot be exposed.

Moreover, Huang Yaoshi could tell at a glance that the couple came from a prestigious family, so he would never let them return to the mountains.

But when Zhang Xiaoshan came to see them off, after hearing Huang Yaoshi's introduction, he immediately understood the identity of the couple: Zhang Cuishan and his wife, who had disappeared from the martial arts world for ten years.

If he hadn't come to see me off, hahaha...

This couple, along with Zhang Wuji, would definitely be sent directly to the New World to explore its wilderness.

As for resistance?

The remaining thirty-odd monks on the ship were all top-notch martial arts masters, honed over five years.

Moreover, this is at sea, at least ten miles from the shore. Where can they escape to?

"Uncle Ghost, send a secret message to Eagle King, instructing him to secretly go to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion to retrieve the person!"

"Yes!"

Zhang Xiaoshan knew that the couple were wary of him, so he didn't make much contact with them, only saying:

"For the sake of Master Zhang, I will let you return to the Central Plains this time. But you must not reveal the purpose of this trip. Otherwise, your own troubles will be compounded by this trouble, and with all the heroes of the world eyeing you, even Master Zhang will not be able to protect you and your spouse."

"Thank you for your help, young master!"

Zhang Cuishan breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed the other party knew their master.

As the large ship began its return voyage, Zhang Xiaoshan suddenly remembered something and said to Zhang Cuishan and his wife again:

"Your arrival in the Central Plains is not the right time. Now I will give you two choices:"

First, come back to Tianji Tower with me, where people from the Tianying Sect will pick you up.

But this time the Zhang family has made a big fuss, and many forces will come to the Central Plains. If we can't catch the wild boar, you are just rabbits, and even the smallest ones are meat.

Secondly, we will secretly advance. I will arrange for a salt gang ship to cover your journey to the Jingchu region.

Furthermore, I will also write to Wudang, and people from Wudang will come to pick you up then!

"You mean...we're in danger right now?"

Yin Susu looked at Zhang Xiaoshan, her beautiful eyes revealing a hint of suspicion.

After all, Zhang Xiaoshan's identity was too mysterious, and she didn't believe that he would help her for no reason.

But Zhang Xiaoshan did not answer. Instead, he raised his hand and struck Zhang Cuishan with a Wudang soft palm.

The palm strike was powerful and the energy was like a rainbow, giving people an unstoppable and domineering feeling.

Snapped!

With a hasty palm strike, Zhang Cuishan, who had previously considered himself to be quite skilled, was forced back more than ten steps without any resistance.

"Susu, no!"

Just as Yin Susu was about to make a move, Zhang Cuishan stopped her immediately. His earlier palm strike, though seemingly powerful, was actually extremely subtle and gentle, employing the Wudang Cotton Palm technique.

Moreover, Zhang Cuishan looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with a surprised expression—

"Pure Yang Limitless Skill?"

"Indeed, I received guidance from Master Zhang in my early years and thus acquired this unique skill."

This is why I recognized Master Zhang as a Wudang disciple at a glance; otherwise, you and your spouse would have already turned back and left with the giant ship.

At this point, Zhang Cuishan had no more doubts. Besides the Pure Yang Infinite Skill and the Wudang Cotton Palm, the most important thing was Zhang Xiaoshan's strength. There was no need for him to lie to Zhang Cuishan.

And there are too many experts present!

"As for the whereabouts of the Golden Lion King, the Zhang family can basically guess from your movements that he is on an island in the North Sea."

And given the animal skins you're wearing, there are many animals on the island, so there should be a volcano.

what?

Zhang Cuishan and Yin Susu exchanged a shocked glance, not expecting Zhang Xiaoshan to have guessed the existence of Icefire Island so quickly.

"Once we reach the Central Plains, you can tell us that the Zhang family already knows Xie Xun's whereabouts, because I will send men to capture Xie Xun tomorrow!"

"Thank you, Your Excellency!"

Yin Susu quickly understood Zhang Xiaoshan's meaning, realizing that Zhang Xiaoshan was also protecting their family.

Zhang Xiaoshan found Xie Xun, the Golden Lion King, through the clues of their family; their family couldn't really be considered to have betrayed their brother.

"But···"

Everyone must pay the price for their actions;

Master Zhang felt Xie Xun was innocent, but were the people he killed also innocent? Xie Xun would ultimately pay the price for his actions; he had killed far too many innocent people back then.

Zhang Xiaoshan shook his head, silencing Zhang Cuishan.

Even Zhang Cuishan remained silent in his rebuttal, because Xie Xun had killed so many people back then, and most of them were innocent.

Therefore, even if Zhang Xiaoshan killed Xie Xun, Zhang Cuishan did not think that Zhang Xiaoshan had done anything wrong.

"Alright, Master Zhang, you've been given two paths. Which one will you choose?"

Zhang Xiaoshan even guessed their most feared suspicions.

Therefore, the couple realized that Zhang Xiaoshan had no reason to continue deceiving them; the value was not equal.

Next, will they reveal themselves to the world, or secretly return to Wudang?

"Thank you, young master. We would like to return to Susu's home first!"

"Alright, let's go back to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion!"

The crowd remained silent, looking at Zhang Cuishan and his wife with some curiosity but not much ill will.

Even if Zhang Xiaoshan didn't guess Xie Xun's whereabouts, they had no interest in Zhang Cuishan and his wife.

"Uncle Gui, prepare a large ship for Fire Cloud Evil God and Smiling Tiger Jin Bu'er tomorrow, and have them lead twenty Blood Droplet masters to Ice Island in the North Sea to bring Xie Xun to the Southern Shaolin Temple and imprison him!"

"Yes, son!"

Upon hearing that Zhang Xiaoshan was really going to capture Xie Xun, Zhang Cuishan's expression changed drastically.

"Why did you arrest my godfather? You're a terrible person!"

"Bad guy? I guess so, but I'm not a good guy!"

"Amitabha!"

Seeing Zhang Xiaoshan's grinning expression, everyone felt helpless.

As for Zhang Cuishan and his wife, they did not sense any malice from Zhang Xiaoshan. The fact that Zhang Xiaoshan did not kill Xie Xun but instead imprisoned him at the Southern Shaolin Temple proves that his purpose was not Xie Xun at all, and probably not even the Dragon-Slaying Saber.

The previous instructions contained not a single word about the Dragon Slayer Saber.

"Young master, someone is following us. Is it... a member of the Sea Sand Gang?"

At this moment, the scout on the ship's roof suddenly pointed in a direction (towards Zhao), implying murderous intent.

Although the distance was far, Zhang Xiaoshan's eyesight was sharp enough that, with a focused gaze, he could make out the shape of the ship, which had previously resembled a mayfly; it was indeed a ship belonging to the Sea Sand Gang.

"The Sea Sand Gang has some nerve!"

"No information can be leaked today, Uncle Ghost, thank you for your help."

"Yes, son!"

Ghost Yama naturally understood Zhang Xiaoshan's meaning, and immediately ordered a specially made speedboat and left alone.

Seeing this, Zhang Cuishan wanted to stop it, but Yin Susu stopped him a step ahead.

From the Zhang family's clandestine actions, she knew that the secrets involved were something they could not get involved in.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan's purpose was to conceal the direction the giant ship left in, and also to ensure the safety of the ordinary people on board, which was perfectly correct.

It's all the Sea Sand Gang's greed that led them to provoke an entity they shouldn't have.

Especially now that the experts on this ship have already let them go once out of respect for Master Zhang, she doesn't think Master Zhang can really intimidate them for long.