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

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"You felt it too? I thought it was just my imagination."

It seems that although this young master Zhang is not from the Later Zhou dynasty, he seems to know our identities. Trying to find out the whereabouts of the meteorite from him is probably impossible, and might even lead to our deaths.

According to recent information gathered, Mr. Zhang seems to only concern himself with business matters and ignores everything else.

Moreover, he was always accompanied by three top masters, Juexin and the River Stream Duo, who were never far from his side.

The Snow Woman's expression was solemn; this matter was no simple one.

The Zhang family is no simple paper tiger; if you anger them, the consequences will be unimaginable.

"In addition, exploring Ghost Street is also extremely unfavorable."

Although the Mohists are known as masters of mechanical arts, the structure of Ghost Street is extremely simple. The mechanical arts inside are considered minor, but Dao Zhi was discovered as soon as he entered, without triggering any of the mechanisms.

If it weren't for his lightning-fast agility, he would probably already be decapitated!

"So dangerous?"

Snow Goddess was shaken. She had no doubt about Dao Zhi's abilities, but the fact that he was discovered as soon as he entered showed how terrifying it was inside.

"Yes, even now, Dao Zhi and Master Ban are analyzing the reasons. If this barrier cannot be broken, it is impossible to obtain the core of Ghost Street."

"Can't we go in with Ghost Yama?!"

"Ghost Yama's strength is something that Dao Zhi's lightness skill cannot hide from him at all."

Moreover, this time, the bandit Zhi's actions alerted the enemy; not only the Zhang family, but even that mysterious Buddha might appear.

Upon hearing Gao Jianli's analysis, Xue Nu knew that things were about to get complicated.

"Should we just lay our cards on the table?"

"If we had come here before, I thought we might have been able to persuade this young master of the Zhang family, who is known for his benevolence and righteousness."

But after inquiring, it was discovered that this was not the case at all. This young master Zhang was purely a businessman who only sought profit and would stop at nothing to achieve it.

The conditions that the Qin Emperor could offer were far beyond what we could afford to pay.

Therefore, he will only cooperate with the Yin-Yang School, not join forces with us.

Not only were the Mohists helpless, but the Yin-Yang School that came to Jiangnan was no different.

The more information they gathered about the Zhang family, the more they realized how unfathomable the Zhang family was, and that it was simply impossible to obtain the meteorite copper through any means.

They could only wait for Qin Shi Huang's envoy to negotiate terms directly with the Zhang family.

Otherwise, let alone getting the meteorite from the Zhang family, even if we did get it, we wouldn't be able to leave Jiangnan.

"Guardian, the Mo family has arrived as well, and they're inside the Red Mansion!"

"The Mohists have arrived too? It seems their target is also the meteorite; the news must have leaked from within the empire."

Upon hearing this, the Moon Goddess frowned slightly, her expression moved.

"Guardian, then we..."

"Don't act rashly. Let the Mohists pave the way for us."

The Red Mansion is the main property of the Zhang family. Last time, Ren Woxing, the leader of the Sun Moon Cult, stole two horses from the Zhang family and had to pay a million gold coins in compensation. How much more important is the Red Mansion?

Do you really think the Empire will foot the bill for you?

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Hiss...

Upon hearing the Moon Goddess's warning, the two Yin-Yang elders also gasped.

What kind of thing can sell for a million gold?

In the Central Plains, a prize of ten thousand gold pieces is the maximum reward for a single Akhal-Teke horse; even the legendary Black Narcissus steed from the northern grasslands only has a reward of one hundred thousand gold pieces.

"Just keep an eye on them. If the Mohists make a move, they will definitely respond!"

"Yes, Protector!"

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"How bustling Jiangnan is! It's truly a place of worldly affairs that wears down one's will!"

Having only been in Jiangnan for a few days, Wei Zhuang's Canglang King was completely corrupted by the bustling worldly atmosphere here.

In the Later Zhou Dynasty, they also visited Bashu, the most prosperous economic center of the Later Zhou Dynasty, but it was still far inferior to the misty rain of Jiangnan.

Sichuan and Chongqing are rich in resources and have fertile land.

Salt wells, gold mines, grain... the Ba family's businesses are in no way inferior to the Zhang family's.

However, in terms of luxury and extravagance, the Ba family was far inferior to the Zhang family. It was simply because the atmosphere of Jiangnan was too worldly, and extravagance was rampant.

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"My lord, Lin'er just sent word that Dao Zhi has failed in his mission on Ghost Street!"

"Dao Zhi failed? It seems this Ghost Street has some tricks up its sleeve; even the Mohists couldn't crack its internal mechanisms."

When it comes to mechanical arts, the Mohists can be considered masters.

Therefore, the fact that Robber Zhi failed shows that the mechanisms inside were far beyond their imagination.

"Any more news?"

"It seems that the Snow Maiden of the Mo Family has made contact with the young master of the Zhang Family."

"It's alright. It's simply impossible for the Mo family to find a breakthrough in this matter through any of Young Master Zhang's sources."

He is the same kind of person as me, and he cannot be fooled by a few sweet words from the Mohists. Moreover, the Zhang family is likely aware of their identities and would be on guard.

However, since Robber Zhi has failed, who knows if he'll attract the attention of some powerful figure?

"Golden-faced Buddha?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed.

Thinking back to the battle at Zhuxian Town, the light of that sword still made their hearts tremble.

"Probably not, Ghost Street has been spied on for quite some time now."

"But this time, all sorts of demons and monsters gathered, so it's impossible that the Golden-Faced Buddha didn't get the news."

The key question now is how the Zhang family will handle this: will they hand it over, or will they antagonize the empire from within?

However, the Zhang family is unlikely to make a choice that would be detrimental to themselves.

In business, the Zhang family, through Zhang Xiaoshan's actions, could get along well with anyone who didn't cross their bottom line, always seeking to maximize their own interests and minimize their risks.

I just don't know if meteorite copper is the other party's bottom line.

With the Zhang family's hidden strength and the support of Ghost Street, they may not be afraid of the Later Zhou.

"My lord, news has just come that a group of people who appear to be from Miao territory have appeared at the Zhang family's new residence."

"People from Miao territory? What are they doing here?"

As he spoke, Wei Zhuang couldn't help but glance at the figure in the darkness, a hint of curiosity in his eyes:

"My lord, I don't know either, but I think it must be related to what happened last time. If so, the people who have come here are probably from Chiyou Village or the Twelve Caves!"

Chiyou Village? Twelve Caves?

Even Chi Lian, known for her poison, couldn't help but change color, a hint of fear appearing deep in her pupils.

Wei Zhuang frowned as well; yet another troublesome force had gotten involved.

Is it a coincidence, or... a force?

Chapter 280 The Visitor from Miao Territory: The Ingredient for the Elixir of Immortality—Meteorite Copper

"This is truly a wonderful place, young man!"

Not to mention the wooden houses and bamboo pavilions of Miao region, even the dazzlingly beautiful Jiangnan region pales in comparison to this new mansion.

Before the floor-to-ceiling windows, huge panes of glass offer a direct view of the outside scenery, and during the day, the view inside is obscured from the outside; the new, soft sofa is incredibly comfortable and bouncy; the surrounding area boasts a minimalist modern style—clean, pure, and elegant…

If this place were in Miao territory, it would be like a fairyland.

There were three people from Miao territory, one of whom was an old man at least at the pinnacle of the Great Perfection realm, about seven feet tall, shrouded in a black bamboo hat.

Beside him were the burly young man and the beautiful young woman from before.

Faced with the Miao girl's astonishment, the old man and the boy were amazed, but showed little reaction.

Instead, looking at the calm and composed Zhang Xiaoshan in front of him, the old man's lifeless, white eyes actually showed a curious look as he looked at him.

Zhang Xiaoshan had previously thought the other person had cataracts or was blind.

"Sir, tea is here!"

At this moment, Liu Sheng Piaoxu walked over and placed several cups of brewed ambergris tea in front of the three of them.

The tea soup was as red as blood, and its aroma was as rich as the essence of spiritual herbs. Just by smelling the tea, they knew that it was a rare and exquisite product, even more fragrant than the medicinal tea from their Miao region, "010".

Moreover, the natural fragrance of the tea is free of any medicinal odor.

“Good tea!”

Taking a light sip, sensing the medicinal effects of the tea within his body, he said solemnly:

"Young master, is this tea made from the leaves and branches of rare and precious plants?"

"As expected of an elder, this tea is called Dragon Saliva Tea. It is made from the tender leaves of dragon blood vines that are thousands of years old."

Unfortunately, this is a one-time, exquisite batch; the more we drink it, the less available it will become, unless we find a second plant!

"Dragon Blood Vine? So that's how it is!"

The old man looked at Zhang Xiaoshan, knowing that the preciousness of this ambergris tea was not only that it was a top-grade product, but also that it was a sacred product.

He then looked in Murong Jiu's direction, sensing a strangely familiar aura, and chuckled:

"Does the young master also have a master of poison cultivation here?"

"The elder is referring to Ninth Sister, who is the successor of the Ghost Doctor."

It's not exactly a generational gap. Five years ago, the Ghost Doctor and many of his family's elders went to the other side of the ocean. Although they haven't returned for five years, I imagine it should be getting closer and closer.

"And Ninth Sister has been learning the skills passed down in the Zhang family by the Ghost Doctor for a year and a half now!"

"Ghost doctor?"

Upon hearing this, the old man immediately became curious, his eyes showing surprise.

It should be noted that the Ghost Doctor was a prodigy in the Central Plains, and the books he left behind may contain information about the principles or formula of the 'Ghost Heart Pill'.

"May I have a look?"

"If the elder is a renowned master from the Central Plains, we can exchange ideas and learn from each other. There are more than three renowned masters from the Central Plains who have read this book."

But the elder is a Miao person, and it's like the Miao people's Gu poison techniques—would they show them to people from the Central Plains?

"I understand!"

Zhang Xiaoshan's refusal was ruthless, but the old man didn't find anything strange about it.

The reason he cannot see is because he is a Miao person.

Just as the art of Gu poison could not be passed on to the people of the Central Plains, it is understandable that the people of the Central Plains would keep their treasures from the Miao people.

"Thank you for your understanding, Elder."

At the same time, Hongxiao and Jiangxue served several portions of Jiangnan snacks and Zhang family pastries, placing them in front of everyone.

"Young lady, these are pastries and desserts from Jiangnan, which are extremely popular with girls!"

"Thank you, big brother."

Looking at the exquisite Jiangnan pastries in front of her, so delicate that she almost didn't want to take a bite, and the cake that resembled snow but wasn't, the little girl curiously took a bite, her beautiful eyes lighting up.

The soft, sweet, and glutinous texture of Jiangnan pastries, the fluffy and fragrant cakes...

For girls who have never eaten these before, it is undoubtedly a huge blow.

"I've heard that you've been to Ping Mountain, and recently a group of Hu people have been loitering around the area. Do you know why?"

While keeping an eye on Zhang Xiaoshan's expression, Old Zhang took a bite of a Jiangnan-style pastry that he hadn't eaten in decades.