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

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Inside the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, all nine gates have gathered!

Apart from Golden-Faced Buddha and Lei Laowu, who were absent, seven of the Nine Gates came this time.

The top three families are Ghost Yama and Rakshasa Woman; the middle three families are Eagle King and Gongsun Da Niang; and the bottom three families are Snake King, Zhang San Niangzi, and Fierce Tiger Gang.

A reshuffling of power among several factions, with at least three strangers joining the fray.

At this moment, everyone present looked on with curiosity. The Rakshasa woman was high above them, and her strength and methods were unfathomable.

Eagle King is actually Yin Yewang. He is a top-level expert and it is not a problem for him to become a supreme expert within a few years. Moreover, he is backed by the Sky Eagle Sect, the overlord of Jiangnan, so he is very confident.

Gongsun Da Niang, 'Once there was a beautiful woman named Gongsun, whose sword dance moved all directions,' is a top-notch expert, and behind her is the Red Shoes organization.

Therefore, no one objected to the forced entry of these three forces.

The rules of Ghost Street are:

The strong are respected, and the fittest survive!

"Hehe, welcome to the three new members."

The Buddha didn't come, but he sent word that he hoped everyone wouldn't disappoint him.

Golden-faced Buddha!

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed; they hadn't expected to alarm the Golden-Faced Buddha.

Moreover, it was a 980 warning, telling them to behave and not cause any more trouble.

During this period, Ghost Street was basically reshuffled. Zhang San Niangzi devoured Black Widow, and the Fierce Tiger Gang defeated Zhen Guanxi.

As for the Snake King?

The Snake King, also known as the Jiangdong Snake King, is backed by the Beggars' Sect, and is also the leader of the Jiangnan branch of the Beggars' Sect—Elder Li Sheng, the Eight-Bag Elder.

"Furthermore, the Zhang family is very grateful for Elder Yin's support this time, and this is the Zhang family's return gift to the Sky Eagle Sect!"

As she spoke, Ruyan came in carrying a block of ice containing fish and meat weighing at least a hundred pounds.

The fish pieces are so large, we probably won't be able to finish them in a month.

"This is dragonfish meat, which can greatly replenish blood and energy. Eagle King, please don't find it offensive."

Judging from the Eagle King's current level, it will take him at least three years to break through. This amount is about 100 jin (50 kg), and 10 jin a day should help the Eagle King shorten the time to within three months!

what?

Upon hearing this, everyone stared in disbelief at the fish meat before them.

Even Yin Yewang, who had initially been somewhat indifferent, became serious, never expecting that the Zhang family's seemingly insignificant gift would be so valuable.

This is not just a matter of time; dragonfish meat is a highly nourishing and rare delicacy that can help him shorten the time to one or three months.

Such a treasure cannot be measured in money.

There are many kinds of breakthroughs, and this is undoubtedly the best method, which can lay a solid foundation.

Breakthroughs achieved through the accumulation of time are at best a natural outcome;

A breakthrough achieved through mere effort indicates an unstable foundation; the differences between the various breakthrough methods are immediately apparent.

The first method allows him to still have the potential to rise further.

Moreover, he's thirty years old, at the prime of his life, and will be at his peak for the next twenty years.

"Please convey my gratitude to Young Master Zhang on behalf of Ye Wang!"

Seeing this, everyone wanted to snatch it but dared not.

Let alone the Zhang family, Ghost Yama could deal with them as easily as playing a game.

As for the Rakshasa woman, she showed little expression.

She naturally considered this a treasure for replenishing qi and blood, but it was only a second-rate product, and not even the most essential part of the dragonfish.

"Next, we will officially move on to the specific agenda."

The meeting of the seven was officially held, and everyone glanced at each other.

The Rakshasa woman was unaware of the details and her position was not yet secure, so she had nothing to do with this matter.

Yin Tianzheng donated the money directly to support the Zhang family without suffering any financial loss.

The Snake King had a group of beggars under his command, but they didn't have much money to buy grain at high prices.

Moreover, as the Snake King of Jiangdong, he is also one of the few chivalrous figures in the Beggars' Sect, and it is even more impossible for him to earn this kind of money.

Because only Gongsun Da Niang, the Fierce Tiger Gang, and Zhang San Niangzi suffered the greatest losses.

The red shoes of Granny Gongsun were originally part of the organization's operating funds, which had all been invested in them.

Not to mention Zhang San Niangzi and the Fierce Tiger Gang, they have earned two or three hundred thousand taels of gold over the years by relying on Ghost Street, and at least half of that has been invested.

"Ghost King Yama, you know the situation in Ghost Street right now. If we don't take action, things could get really messy."

"Major chaos? Heh heh heh, I'd like to see who dares to step forward?"

He glanced at Zhang San Niangzi with disdain; she was a middle-aged woman who still possessed charm and allure.

In her youth, Zhang San Niangzi was a renowned courtesan in Lin'an Prefecture, and now, in her thirties or forties, her charm is even more astonishing, clearly attracting several top-tier male lovers.

Unfortunately, because she did nothing right, Ghost Yama had the worst impression of her!

As for causing trouble? Even the Demon King Yama has the confidence to do so.

Even without the Zhang family's involvement, his strength is enough to crush these emerging forces one by one.

"Madam Zhang, if you weren't a human trafficker, why are you selling grain now?"

Zhang San Niang immediately rolled her eyes at Snake King Li Sheng's mockery with a charming and alluring expression.

Zhang San Niangzi naturally looked down on the Snake King's slovenly appearance, and besides, Li Sheng's strength was only at the first-rate level.

However, Li Sheng had been taught a move called the Dragon Subduing Palm by the Northern Beggar, making him the absolute leader of the Jiangnan branch, and even she dared not offend him easily.

"No business is ever profitable forever, not even the black market or ghost streets."

The Zhang family knows exactly what your purpose is. Do you really expect the Zhang family to take over your failed investments?

The bitter wine you brewed yourself must be swallowed; the Zhang family is not so easy to scheme against.

An Jia, the Jiangnan outlaws, the Sixth Prince... which one had a good ending?

Tell those people that doing business involves both gains and losses. If you want to keep making money but can't afford to lose, you might as well become a robber—a business with no capital.

Or I could show you a way: burn down the Zhang family's granary, and the price of grain would surely skyrocket!

Hiss...

Upon hearing Ghost Yama's warning, the group that had originally wanted to 'seek justice' suddenly felt a chill run down their spines.

Such a domineering response surprised Eagle King and Snake King Li Sheng in the slightest.

The Zhang family has the confidence to do so.

Moreover, why should the Zhang family take over a business that lost money on their own?

They would only suspect foul play if the Zhang family actually took over.

"However, the young master is also very merciful and is prepared to pay two taels of silver per stone for a period of one month, or until three million stones are collected."

"That way, you cut your losses in time, and the Zhang family won't suffer a huge loss!"

Three million shi (石), one shi equals two liang (两), totaling four hundred thousand liang of gold.

This account will naturally be settled through Ghost Street, since even Zhang Xiaoshan doesn't know exactly how much money Ghost Street has made over the years.

In any case, the secret chamber below was filled with mountains of gold and silver, as well as three mountains of gold looted from the imperial tomb.

Aside from suffering a small loss, as long as they buy their grain, the Zhang family can truly rest easy.

"One stone and two ounces? Lower than the current black market price?"

"Heh, how much did you ship on the black market? I'm afraid you didn't even get half of it out; it's already stuck in your hands."

Moreover, given the current situation, in a month, I'm afraid we won't even have two ounces left.

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent!

This is what they are most worried about. This grain is not an antique that can hold its value; it can't be stored for very long.

Once the disaster is over and things return to normal, even a single stone or ounce will fetch a high price.

The ever-decreasing prices on the black market confirm what Ghost Yama said.

"Okay, I'll sell!"

"I'll sell too!"

"I'll sell too!"

All three sold without hesitation, cutting their losses in time.

"That's good. Now let's talk about something else."

The time is ripe. The Buddha is preparing to launch his next project next year. Good luck to you all!

"What's the next plan?"

"Ghost Street expands!"

Snake King and the others all knew what a grand promise the Golden-Faced Buddha had made to them back then.

The golden-faced Buddha's words came true, but they were crippled.

Those in positions of authority bear heavy responsibilities!

Ghost Street isn't a prestigious sect; it has no chivalry, only self-interest.

The top three companies were already eyeing the candidates, and now with the direct expansion, they will all face direct challenges.

For a moment, both Zhang San Niangzi and the Fierce Tiger Gang looked grim.

This is similar to financing in later generations. The strength of the Golden-Faced Buddha and the Zhang family is such that their shareholding is a fixed percentage. No matter how much is raised, the two families together will always have an absolute 51%!

But they are different. Not to mention the possibility of being rejected at any time, the more forces that join them, the less say they have.

"The Snake King is known as the Snake King of Jiangdong, but his martial arts skills are ultimately weak."

This volume contains the signature techniques of Ouyang Feng, the former Western Poison Master—the Spirit Serpent Fist and the Golden Serpent Sword Technique of the Five Poisons Sect, which are extremely suitable for the Serpent King. It also includes a superior internal energy cultivation method.

They would take one down with them, like the Fierce Tiger Gang or Zhang San Niangzi, whom they would never have bothered with.

But the Snake King of Jiangdong is different. He has the backing of the Beggars' Sect and is a chivalrous figure, worthy of the Zhang family's efforts to win him over.

Besides, those two martial arts techniques were merely top-tier; the Zhang family didn't even consider them a threat.

Li Sheng was a different person from others. He was known as the Snake King of Jiangdong, and his business was 'snake charming' and 'snake selling'. Both of these professions were extremely suitable for him.

The mental cultivation method is also the same as that of the Iron Blood Banner Sect, which is already widespread, so it doesn't matter if Li Sheng is one of them.

"Thank you, Your Excellency!"

Li Sheng looked at the two manuals and did not refuse.

He shouldn't refuse the gifts from the Zhang family, and since he was going to launch a new round of expansion, his strength would inevitably need to be enhanced.

Even those at the top level are at the bottom of the third level, so he is under immense pressure.

Chapter 239 The Second Master of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, Rakshasa

In just three days, all the grain quota on Ghost Street was sold to the Zhang family at a price of two taels per shi (a unit of dry measure).

The 400,000 taels of real gold and silver brought a sigh of relief to many factions.

Most of them lost a little money, but at least they didn't lose everything!

If things fall to rock bottom, then you'll truly lose everything.

Considering the Zhang family's actions during this period, they all knew that the Zhang family was full of confidence from the very beginning.

The most ridiculous part was that they waited for the Zhang family to fall.

They used the antiques, famous artifacts, and land deeds they sold at low prices as capital to buy high-priced grain, and then sold them off at rock-bottom prices in the blink of an eye, making the Zhang family a fortune.

Thinking of this, Zhang San Niangzi, Gongsun Da Niang, and the Fierce Tiger Gang all looked grim.