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

Such arrogant and domineering provocation will only result in being beaten to death if one lacks the strength.

"The Heavenly Child Granny!"

Arans cried out in shock upon hearing this, his eyes filled with horror.

Clearly, he had heard of the Heavenly Mountain Child Granny's reputation; she was a figure who intimidated the surrounding areas of the Heavenly Mountain in the Western Regions.

Then she looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with suspicion. How could a young girl who looked mature at most be an old monster who had been a powerful force in Tianshan for decades?

Even the Twelve Treasure Tree Kings looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with a suspicious expression.

"I doubt Grandma's identity!"

Suddenly, the Heavenly Mountain Child Granny leaped forward, spanning several meters, and at the same time, she used the Heavenly Mountain Plum Blossom Hand to grab at the Treasure Tree King who had just performed martial arts.

Upon discovering that the newcomer possessed extremely high martial arts skills, the Treasure Tree King immediately flipped over on the spot, and the Sacred Flame Token rose from below, carrying a sharp force that danced like a flying wheel, striking towards the back of the Heavenly Mountain Child Granny.

Even though the Shana sisters practiced every day, everyone was still shocked by their bizarre and thuggish fighting style.

If they were in the position of the Child Granny, they would only be able to dodge this move.

However, the Tianshan Child Granny is not like them. The area around Tianshan is inhabited by both Han and non-Han peoples, and such martial arts skills are not uncommon in the Western Regions.

Upon hearing the sound of the wind, instead of dodging, he spun around and stepped down on the spot.

The Sacred Flame Token brushed past him in the gap between his movements, but instead, the Child Granny stomped down with her foot, sending a force even more powerful than a javelin from the heavens aimed at the Treasure Tree King's heart.

In the face of life and death, the Treasure Tree King rolled away once more to dodge.

Chapter 158 A Huge Mistake: Reunion with Daisy

Holy crap!

As Baoshu Wang Fang stood there, the blue bricks rushing towards him felt like a flurry of hidden weapons flying through the air.

Even if he had just stood up and his momentum had already dissipated, it would have been impossible for him to perfectly avoid these blue bricks containing different forces, even in his peak condition.

After a disheveled display of skill, the Heavenly Child Granny had already leaped back to the second floor.

The Treasure Tree King was defeated in a single move!

Even Arans and the other Treasure Tree King knew that this seemingly innocent girl possessed unfathomable strength.

In a single move, he defeated the strongest of the Twelve Treasure Tree Kings.

The martial arts world of the Central Plains is a place where hidden talents abound!

Arans also completely believed Zhang Xiaoshan's introduction. If it weren't for that person from Tianshan, where would there be so many masters in the world?

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan was able to invite the other party over, which suggests he has a good relationship with the group of women.

"Your Excellency King of the Precious Tree, how are you feeling? Are there any signs of demonic possession?"

"As you said, young master, this Sacred Flame Token does indeed have the effect of suppressing evil energy, but... could the Sanskrit Diamond Sutra on it be replaced?"

With a regretful expression, King Baoshu handed the Sacred Flame Token back to Zhang Xiaoshan.

They are the head of the Zoroastrian religion in Persia. How could their religious symbols possibly contain the Diamond Sutra from Buddhism? Isn't this treason and rebellion?

"this···"

Zhang Xiaoshan was also somewhat dumbfounded.

He thought negotiations could begin, but instead, he was dealt a terrible blow.

"The successor of the South Sea Divine Nun is currently discussing Buddhism with Master Juexin at the Zhang family. Since there is a method to suppress it using the Diamond Sutra, it shouldn't be a problem to inscribe the sacred edicts of Zoroastrianism on it."

"Really?"

King Baoshu was immediately overjoyed, never expecting such a possibility.

If the Persian sacred edict could be inscribed on the sacred torch, its value would naturally be different.

Moreover, the value they are taught is always higher than, if not lower than, the mental techniques that prevent the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth.

"It should be okay, right? I need to ask Master Mingchen for specifics."

After all, this is a secret technique of Master Mingchen's sect; I am merely speculating.

"Please give us an answer as soon as possible, young master."

"Tomorrow!"

Zhang Xiaoshan set the time, filling the two Treasure Tree Kings with anticipation.

As the two Treasure Tree Kings left with expressions of disappointment mixed with anticipation, Zhang Xiaoshan's expression turned extremely somber the moment he turned around.

Hehehehe...

Huang Rong couldn't help laughing.

She had already guessed Zhang Xiaoshan's purpose, but she didn't expect it to turn out to be such a big misunderstanding.

"If you laugh again, I'll spank you tonight..."

After glaring at Huang Rong, Zhang Xiaoshan had no choice but to return to the Zhang family.

He wasn't asking questions, but rather trying to coordinate their statements. After all, it was just a matter of three thousand merits, and he figured he might as well do it.

···

The inner courtyard of the Buddhist temple.

Zhang Xiaoshan found Dai Qisi practicing yoga exceptionally pleasing to the eye.

The refined elegance of women from the Central Plains, the alluring charm of foreign cultures, combined with the supple movements of yoga, create a unique kind of allure.

"when did you come?"

Having just finished practicing the esoteric yoga, Dai Qisi immediately noticed Zhang Xiaoshan, who was looking on with great interest.

Thinking of the fleeting glimpse of spring during her cultivation, she couldn't help but glare fiercely at Zhang Xiaoshan.

She then wrapped one side of her monk's robe around her neck and glared at Zhang Xiaoshan with murderous intent in her beautiful eyes.

She was wearing yoga clothes that Zhang Xiaoshan had specially prepared. They were made of cashmere and cost more than ten gold coins to make. They were extremely comfortable to wear and especially suitable for practicing yoga poses.

Not only Dai Qisi, but also Piaoxu and Hongxiao were two or three pieces per person.

But that was when no one was around. Now that Zhang Xiaoshan had appeared here without making a sound, even Dai Qisi felt a little angry.

"Just arrived. I wouldn't come here without a reason!"

After explaining his purpose, Dai Qisi immediately shook her head and refused:

"You want me to see the Treasure Tree King? Impossible!"

As the Holy Virgin of the Persian Church, Daisy's greatest fear was the Twelve Treasure Trees of Persia.

How could she possibly hear Zhang Xiaoshan asking her to meet them?

She didn't even have time to hide.

"Everyone has to face their greatest fear. You are now Master Mingchen, not the Holy Virgin of the Persian Church or the Purple-Robed Dragon King of the Central Plains Zoroastrian Church. Only by facing them directly can you break through those fears and inner demons!"

"Get lost! I don't need you to teach me a lesson."

Dai Qisi swore at him without showing any mercy.

Zhang Xiaoshan's demeanor was exactly like that of a wolf in sheep's clothing trying to coax a little white rabbit into opening the door, which almost made Dai Qisi take action directly.

"Alright, this time we're going to rehearse your statement. The South China Sea sect has a secret Buddhist method to suppress the evil energy on the Sacred Flame Token, but it will take a year."

"What exactly is your purpose?"

"First, we need to be on good terms with the Persian chief religion and open up sea routes to the western Mediterranean for you."

Secondly, there's the resource exchange: six Sacred Flame Tokens. I believe the Persian headquarters will pay a heavy price to resolve this issue.

Dai Qisi's gaze held a hint of doubt as she listened to Zhang Xiaoshan's explanation.

"...Just for this little bit?"

"Ha, you don't know the cost of firewood, rice, oil, and salt until you're in charge of the household."

"If the man is in charge and doesn't earn money to support the family, why do you women get to eat so well, dress so well, and use such good things? Isn't it all earned through our hard work?"

"Shameless! Who gave you permission to raise him?"

Dai Qisi felt that she and Zhang Xiaoshan were not on the same wavelength at all, and that the other party was extremely shameless.

"Tch, you think the stuff you're using is cheap?"

This white monk's robe costs at least a hundred gold coins per bolt; the sandalwood is the finest agarwood, costing at least one gold coin for three sticks; and your bed is not to mention the cashmere blanket.

This quilt is made with duck down, but not ordinary duck down. It's the down from the nests of a rare species of wild ducks on a remote island in Southeast Asia. Each quilt requires the down from at least several hundred wild duck nests to be washed, bleached, and sifted...

Even Dai Qisi couldn't believe the detailed introduction of Zhang Xiaoshan (Qian Lihao).

She used these things simply because they made her feel comfortable; she never imagined they would be so expensive.

Especially the seemingly unremarkable quilt, in ancient times when logistics were underdeveloped, even the royal family could not use such a precious item.

"Those masters..."

"The most ordinary coarse linen clothes, sandalwood incense that costs a penny a bundle on the market, and the quilt is also the simplest cotton quilt."

Why Jay?

Upon hearing about the vast difference in treatment, Dai Qisi's eyes were filled with disbelief.

"Of course you're a woman? Beautiful women naturally deserve the highest level of treatment."

Zhang Xiaoshan couldn't possibly tell Dai Qisi that these were all requests from several eminent monks, and that they had all bought the items themselves, so the Zhang family didn't have to reimburse them.

The silver offered by the eminent monks was basically all donated, leaving none for themselves.

This is the difference between a fake monk and a true ascetic.

Chapter 159 A Battle of Wits

"This is Master Mingchen!"

After several months of practice, although she had not yet achieved much in the Yoga Tantra, the daily exposure to the finest agarwood had begun to reveal the 'Buddha-nature' within Dai Qisi.

It was a scent that blended natural body fragrance with sandalwood, refreshing and captivating.

"Master Mingchen?"

Everyone looked at the nun before them, who had a slender and graceful figure and an absolutely stunning face.

He wore a moon-white monk's robe made of silk brocade and held a rosary made of top-grade agarwood in his hand. Although he did not smell of rouge, the lingering fragrance on his body was clearly from the most exquisite spices.

Is this a Buddhist?

Faced with Arans's questioning gaze, Zhang Xiaoshan made a face and gesture to express himself.

Soon after, Arans responded to Zhang Xiaoshan with an expression that every man would understand.

This nun lived in the Zhang family's home. The Zhang family was incredibly wealthy, so naturally, they didn't use ordinary things.

Even he was tempted by the nun's beauty, let alone a hot-blooded young man like Zhang Xiaoshan.

King Baoshu, who had initially been somewhat skeptical, noticed the exchange between the two and suddenly realized what was going on.

"Amitabha Buddha, Mingchen greets all benefactors!"

The chanting was standard and fluent, without the slightest hesitation, and the expression was natural, which dispelled even Arans' doubts.

A monk isn't just someone you can pretend to be; otherwise, Zhang Xiaoshan wouldn't have had Juezhi spend a month instructing Dai Qisi on how to increase her Buddha-nature through the esoteric practice of Tantric Yoga.

Everyone can recite the Buddha's name, but those with truly broad experience can immediately discern the truth from falsehood.

Now, several months have passed, and Dai Qisi has become a master of outward disguise.

"Greetings, Master!"

If Zhang Xiaoshan hadn't known Dai Qisi's background, she would have been a completely different person by now.

Whether it's appearance or temperament.

"Young Master Zhang already explained everyone's demands yesterday. This matter is neither particularly difficult nor particularly simple!"

"Please feel free to make any requests, Master!"