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

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Upon returning to Lin'an Prefecture, the Twelve Treasure Tree Kings heard about the An and Zhang families' affairs.

Moreover, it's a done deal, the result has been announced by the government.

The An family's numerous crimes, magnified to the extreme, highlighted the Zhang family's noble character in saving the market, which made the Twelve Treasure Tree King even less suspicious of Zhang Xiaoshan.

In particular, Zhang Xiaoshan had no reason to harm them.

On the contrary, it seemed perfectly normal for the An family to take action against them.

They were Zhang's 'allies', and the An family's people were right beside them last time.

Motives, conditions, and means are all present.

Fortunately, the Zhang family received the news in advance and invited many friends to help.

However, the most important factor was the two guards behind Zhang, both top-tier experts from the Central Plains, who blocked the An family's deadly attacks.

As Zhang Xiaoshan introduced the two large ghost corpses beside him, a glint of light flashed in the Twelve Treasure Tree King's turbid eyes.

"Are they top experts from the Central Plains?"

"The Cloud Envoy, the Wind Envoy, and the Moon Envoy are all masters from Persia. I wonder how they compare to the masters of the Central Plains?"

Seeing the King of Treasure Trees' interested expression, Zhang Xiaoshan naturally knew that the other party's purpose was also to test his strength, so he chuckled and said:

"Haha, it's not that I, Zhang, underestimate your sect's three envoys."

The three envoys might be skilled in martial arts, but they were no match for them; they were not in the same league.

what?

Hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's contemptuous words, not only did the three envoys of Fengyunyue look grim, but even the two great treasure tree kings looked somber.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan gave Gui Er a perfunctory nod and smiled slightly:

"Gentlemen, you may wish to exchange a move or two with me. If the three of you can withstand three moves from Ghost Second when you join forces, then the Zhang family will receive a full refund for the Central Plains specialties that your sect has purchased!"

"Is this true?"

Baoshu Wang's eyes lit up, and he looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief.

"It's just a few tens of thousands of taels of gold."

The two treasure tree kings exchanged glances and nodded. Based on what they knew about the Zhang family, they really didn't care about this amount of money.

So King Baoshu immediately gave the three envoys, Fengyunyue, and others, a meaningful look.

Regardless, they will have to go through three moves.

Upon entering, the three envoys, Feng, Yun, and Yue, were even more indignant at the sight of Gui Er's indifferent and unchanging expression, and their anger rose as they held the Sacred Flame Token.

“Your Excellency King Baoshu, you shall smash the cup.”

By smashing the cup as a signal, Zhang Xiaoshan gained the upper hand.

King Baoshu, for the sake of tens of thousands of taels of gold, showed no mercy. After the three envoys, Fengyunyue, and Wang, had secured advantageous positions, he suddenly smashed his cup...

In an instant, the tall and imposing Miaofeng Shi launched a frontal assault; the Liuyun Shi and Huiyue Shi on either side coordinated to support Gui Er's attacks on the top and bottom lanes, using the magical and unpredictable power of the Sacred Flame Token to leave Gui Er with no way to avoid it.

The Sacred Flame Token is a rare and powerful weapon; how could Zhang Xiaoshan not understand this?

Therefore, facing the three-person attack, he chose to confront them head-on. With his snake staff, he swept across the air with his domineering and powerful energy, striking first despite being behind, and carrying the momentum of wind and thunder, giving Miaofeng no chance to make a move.

Miao Feng used a cross-bar to block, and instantly an incomparably powerful force passed through the Sacred Flame Token, sending him flying.

when! when!

At the same time, the Sacred Flame Tokens of the Radiant Moon Envoy and the Flowing Cloud Envoy struck the bronze armor, and a domineering and terrifying backlash almost caused the four Sacred Flame Tokens to slip from their hands.

As for their cunning and insidious hidden strength, it's like a stone thrown into the sea, vanishing without a trace.

Bang!

The serpent staff spun around with lightning speed, and before Flowing Cloud Envoy could recover from the shock, he was sent flying out of the game by the blow.

The remaining Persian envoy, Huiyue, was extremely beautiful. Instead of ordering Gui Er to attack, she coldly returned to Zhang Xiaoshan's side, exerting immense pressure on the Persian envoy like an iron tower.

The three envoys joined forces and suffered a crushing defeat before even making a single move.

Zhang Xiaoshan's boast just now, saying that three moves was already a huge compliment to them.

This is also why Zhang Xiaoshan knew their thuggish fighting style. Their martial arts skills were not high, but their moves were unpredictable and difficult to defend against.

Therefore, we should strike back decisively and overwhelm them with overwhelming force, not giving them a chance to act unreasonably.

Chapter 85 The 'Only' Path Left for Ji Yaohua

The next morning, when I woke up at the Hong residence, the sun was already high in the sky.

Just like in later generations who would drink with clients until the end of time, Zhang Xiaoshan got the two precious tree kings drunk close to midnight, so he stayed at the Hong Mansion.

With a beautiful woman in his arms, and her charm captivating, he and Manager Feng were deeply in love.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan harbored ill intentions towards the two great treasure trees.

In his drunken stupor, Zhang Xiaoshan took the opportunity to examine several Sacred Flame Tokens and memorize the martial arts techniques written on them.

In the eyes of the two Treasure Tree Kings, Zhang Xiaoshan was undoubtedly a rich young master. His observation of the Sacred Flame Token was out of curiosity about the Fire Worship Sect. Moreover, he only glanced at it a few times under their surveillance and did not use any tricks!

During their drinking session, Zhang Xiaoshan planted a soul-capturing technique in the subconscious of the two precious tree kings.

He appeared asymptomatic, but subconsciously they already considered him one of their own.

This is a form of psychological suggestion, without the drawbacks of other soul-capturing techniques.

With the added factors of entertaining guests, beautiful women, and benefits, the two great tree kings never doubted this subconscious psychological suggestion.

"Take care, Young Master Zhang!"

The two great treasure tree kings had not yet risen, so they left the Red Mansion with the respectful farewell of the three envoys, Feng, Yun, and Yue.

Moreover, the crushing defeat of the three Persian envoys has further fueled the desire among many to befriend the Zhang family.

With strength, influence, and excellent character, and with no conflict of interest with them, this is the perfect partner.

As for the Zoroastrianism in the Western Regions?

They parted ways hundreds of years ago. Originally, they had hoped that Dai Qisi would take control of the Zoroastrianism in the Central Plains, but unexpectedly, she ended up getting herself involved and had to cross the sea to clean house.

Especially since they brought hundreds of people this time, but in the end, less than a hundred remained.

The Zhang family will still be needed to ensure the smooth sailing of the upcoming ocean voyage.

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"Ji Yao Flower!"

The secret room of the Heavenly Secrets Tower in Black Street.

When Ji Yaohua woke up again, what she saw was that smile that looked like a nightmare.

Ji Yaohua's advance notice allowed the Zhang family to prepare in advance, which can be considered a merit.

But the depth of their schemes was clear to both the An father and son, so how could they possibly hide it from Zhang Xiaoshan?

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan had "Queen of the Underworld" Ruyan "invite" Ji Yaohua over, as if he had become the BOSS of the second part.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan wasn't entirely without the idea.

After all, how could he not have thought of revenge after being tricked?

"Greetings, Young Master Zhang!"

She had been captured by Zhang Xiaoshan once, so she was even more aware of how terrifying the Zhang family was.

Therefore, she offered no resistance to Zhang Xiaoshan, but instead bowed her head and obeyed his orders.

She knew that Zhang Xiaoshan had spared even her senior sister Ruyan, so he would definitely not kill her.

In terms of benefits, she is currently the only Divine Constable in the Six Doors, making her even more valuable.

"Get up!"

Zhang Xiaoshan never intended to kill Ji Yaohua.

Between his merits and demerits, Ji Yaohua did indeed inform the Zhang family, so in his mind she was not necessarily doomed, and she still had great value to him.

"Zhuge Zhengwo, the God of Catchers, who exactly is plotting against my Zhang family?"

"Catch God!"

"Better to die for my fellow Daoist than for myself"—this answer was given without the slightest hesitation.

Zhang Xiaoshan nodded upon hearing this. Zhuge Zhengwo still had some bottom line, and considering the favors they had done each other before, he had been somewhat uncertain about the matter.

On the contrary, the God of Catchers is already a seasoned veteran, and he is somewhat unscrupulous in his methods.

Thinking about this, Zhang Xiaoshan couldn't help but consider the plot of the second part, wondering if he should...

After all, although Zhuge Zhengwo did not intervene, he did not stop it as an observer either. Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan had no psychological burden in scheming against Zhuge Zhengwo.

He wasn't the type to feel indebted to others, but he was certainly not the type to repay evil with kindness.

"Ji Yaohua, you may be spared the death penalty, but you cannot escape punishment."

I don't trust you, and your ambitions are too wild; you need to rein yourself in.

Zhang Xiaoshan looked at Ji Yaohua and thought she was a complete traitor.

It used to be the An family, now it's the Zhang family. He knows that Ji Yaohua must want to do everything she can to overthrow his oppression.

Therefore, he needed to completely break Ji Yaohua's mentality and make her lose the will to resist, otherwise she might jump up again one day and stab him in the back.

He had no doubt about this.

"Young master, spare my life!!"

Zhang Xiaoshan looked at Ji Yaohua without saying a word; he didn't believe any of Ji Yaohua's promises at all.

"stand up!"

Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the beautiful and charming Ji Yaohua, who could be considered a stunning beauty.

It's just that it's usually too cold, so most people don't dare to get too close.

Tell me, what's your choice?

One died, the other sacrificed himself, and they became one of us completely.

· ········Requesting flowers· ········

Ji Yaohua hesitated for a moment before making her choice. She knew that Zhang Xiaoshan was far more terrifying than An Shigeng, and his methods were incomparable to An Shigeng's.

To live was her most humble request.

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"Nine Yin Manual, Tendon-Changing and Bone-Forging Chapter, Spiral Nine Shadows, Heart-Shattering Palm, Five-String Hand Technique!"

It contains five martial arts techniques, all of which are rare and exceptional skills.

Back at her residence, Ji Yaohua was lost in thought and appeared dazed.

This time, Zhang Xiaoshan took away her most precious thing, shattered all her defenses, and made her show her most humble side.

She knew this was a tactic to control her; having schemed against them, she couldn't expect to escape consequences.

Otherwise, she had no doubt that Zhang Xiaoshan would kill her the next second!

....... ....... ...

Afterwards, Zhang Xiaoshan took out a secret manual for her.

These five unique skills are on a completely different level from the martial arts she practiced before, and can enable her to advance to the level of a top expert, or even a supreme expert, in a short period of time.

This was extremely beneficial to her development within the Six Doors.

Even though she was a woman, she still needed strength to gain a foothold in a place like the Six Doors.

In particular, Zhang Xiaoshan said that this is a superior and orthodox Xuanmen technique, which has the effect of preserving youth after mastery.

As a woman, she possesses an even more fatal allure.

This left her feeling confused and uncertain.

Love? It doesn't exist.