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

This is indeed a good 'sword', and it doesn't require them to expend much of their strength.

"As for the top three families? There are really not many suitable candidates in the martial arts world of the Song Dynasty."

Even if a suitable person were to be found, they would likely be caught in the crossfire of the calamity in Zhuxian Town and unable to escape their fate.

Many forces remained on the sidelines during this battle, their aim being to watch the tigers fight from the sidelines. Little did they expect that what emerged was a terrifying dragon.

"Among the candidates from the top three families, I have one in mind."

"Who is Uncle Ghost talking about?"

"Fire Cloud Evil God!"

Zhang Xiaoshan naturally knew who the Fire Cloud Evil God that Ghost Yama was talking about was. 'Fire Cloud Evil God' Yingxia was one of the main forces of the four major powers this time.

Moreover, the secret behind this is the Sixth Prince's secret, which is not a secret to Ghost Yama.

“She is indeed the best choice! Then send an invitation to Miss Yingxia of the Sixth Prince’s Mansion.”

We can't kill the Sixth Prince; it'll disgust him to death.

Zhang Xiaoshan believed that the Sixth Prince would not refuse, and this was also an opportunity for him to devour Ghost Street.

However, while the Sixth Prince's Mansion seemed to benefit from the addition of the Fire Cloud Evil God to the Upper Three Families, it actually revealed to the world that the Sixth Prince's blatant ambition would lead to his demise even faster.

Moreover, the relationship between the Zhang family and the Sixth Prince's Mansion is merely a matter of interests in Ghost Street, so it's unlikely that the Sixth Prince's Mansion would make things difficult for the Zhang family.

"I'll go check on Manager Feng. She should have mastered the Northern Darkness Divine Art by now and restored the people preparing for the experiment to their peak condition!"

"Yes, son!"

Ghost Yama naturally knew how terrifying the Northern Darkness Divine Skill was. When he heard that Zhang Xiaoshan had actually handed this martial art over to Manager Feng of the Red Mansion, he immediately felt that this young master was quite ingenious and unexpected.

But for a daughter, this is undoubtedly the best protection.

Chapter 193 A Taste for the New? Shopkeeper Feng's First Signs of Mastery

Upon entering the Hong residence, one is immediately met with an extremely resentful gaze.

After not seeing her for half a month, Zhang Xiaoshan noticed that Manager Feng, who was originally radiant and charming, had become somewhat thin.

Her beautiful eyes, filled with resentment, spoke volumes about her bitterness at his betrayal and infidelity.

Zhang Xiaoshan hasn't set foot in the Hong Mansion for half a month. As far as Manager Feng is concerned, it's highly likely that Zhang Xiaoshan is fickle and easily bored. Otherwise, Zhang Xiaoshan wouldn't have stayed away from the Hong Mansion for half a month.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan couldn't say it outright at this time; he could only keep it all to himself.

"Manager Feng, how has business been these past two weeks?"

"The young master hasn't been here for over half a month, yet he still cares about how business is here?"

Zhang Xiaoshan could only smile wryly and explain in a low voice:

"I've been busy all along. If I really didn't care about Sister Feng, why would I have passed on my peerless martial arts skills to her for protection?"

This time, Zhang also came to inquire about the progress of Manager Feng's cultivation of her divine skill.

This martial art is quite special. If Manager Feng has mastered it to a certain extent, then she can proceed to the next stage of training.

Otherwise, in another ten or twenty years, when Manager Feng is old and faded, the very thing you're worried about now might actually happen.

"Really?"

Looking into Zhang Xiaoshan's bright and honest eyes, Manager Feng realized that she might have been overthinking things.

Moreover, this Red Mansion is a property of the Zhang family. Even if Zhang Xiaoshan wanted to abandon her, he couldn't possibly be indifferent to the business here.

"Alright, Manager Feng, I'll trust Zhang this once."

If Manager Feng truly masters this unique skill, she will understand how important you are to me.

"I'm afraid Manager Feng might cry and ruin her makeup!"

"Hate!"

Seeing that fleeting allure, Zhang Xiaoshan almost couldn't resist the urge, which made Manager Feng even more convinced.

This was still the same man who was infatuated with her; it was only after she fell in love that she became somewhat insecure and anxious.

During this period, Zhang Xiaoshan and Yaoyue could only hold hands or hug each other at most.

For a playboy like Zhang Xiaoshan, at least half a month of ascetic life, no, ten days of abstinence, would be torture.

"Alright, let's get down to business."

Shopkeeper Feng, have you even begun to grasp the basics of your Northern Darkness Divine Skill?

Faced with the alluring and seductive beauty, Zhang Xiaoshan could only restrain his impulses and had to get away as quickly as possible. Otherwise, if he acted impulsively, his wife would definitely not let him into the bedroom tonight.

"You've at least gotten the hang of it!"

"In that case, Manager Feng made arrangements for the next three days."

Tonight at midnight, I will take Manager Feng to a place, and then they will stay in the new mansion for the next three days.

"Will we be staying at the new residence for the next three days?"

Shopkeeper Feng looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief, never expecting that Zhang Xiaoshan would actually bring her home.

"What are you thinking about? You need to focus on practicing this martial art and some self-defense techniques."

Moreover, when I get back tonight, I need to discuss with Rong'er about what happened with Master Mingchen last time. I lost control of the inner quarters after that.

"Lost the entire backyard?"

Shopkeeper Feng looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief. How could such a domineering man be in such a sorry state?

puff!

Suddenly, she smiled alluringly again, the gloom in her beautiful face and eyes vanishing completely.

"Alright, I'll come to pick up Manager Feng at midnight."

"I know!"

After leaving the Red Mansion, Zhang Xiaoshan returned to the New Mansion Villa.

Huang Rong had already returned, and the books she brought back made Zhang Xiaoshan's lips twitch.

At least three large wooden crates of books—even if he could read ten lines at a glance, it would probably take him half a year, or even a year, to finish them.

Moreover, these are just ancient books; one also needs to practice the zither and so on. It might take ten years to succeed.

Where are the things you brought?

"Na!"

He pulled the thirteenth volume copy directly from his pocket.

Huang Rong could tell the difference between the real and fake pieces at a glance; these were all exquisite pieces, whether they were ancient melodies or so-called fragments.

"I'll accept it!"

Seeing that he had gotten away with it, Zhang Xiaoshan breathed a sigh of relief and suggested:

"Rong'er, you'll be watching these for ages, and since it's 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer,' it must be different from these usual ancient tunes."

We are all martial arts practitioners, and we can achieve a range and timbre that is difficult to reach in ordinary ancient music by using the orchid-like acupressure technique and the speed of playing the five strings, thus creating an effect that can stir up mountains and rivers.

The area of ​​low humming can be vibrated with internal force...

Zhang Xiaoshan expressed his thoughts, saying that if he followed Huang Rong's approach, he would probably spend the next ten years on this.

Therefore, when Zhang Xiaoshan finished speaking, Lianxing and Mingchen's eyes lit up.

Moreover, Huang Rong, who was completely absorbed in the moment, excitedly threw herself into Zhang Xiaoshan's arms.

"Alright, put these away for now. A good article is born of nature, and a masterpiece is often a matter of chance."

To compose this piece, one must experience the turbulent ups and downs of the martial arts world; otherwise, working in isolation will only result in an ordinary piece.

The Murong family recently fled and gifted Yanziwu to the Zhang family as an apology.

We had nothing to do at the moment, so we went out to relax. We've been cooped up here for so long, it's really tiring.

First, we went sea fishing, and then followed the Long River into Taihu Lake.

The film uses the turbulent and magnificent ocean as a backdrop, which is just as grand as any other film. It also features scenes from Huangshan, the Five Sacred Mountains, and Kunlun Mountain.

As for the boundless chivalry of those in the martial world, I happen to have met someone at Yanziwu who has a great subject for that, and I'll weave a moving story for you.”

"Really? We're leaving tomorrow!"

Huang Rong's eyes lit up; she hadn't expected Zhang Xiaoshan to have arranged everything.

Just as Zhang Xiaoshan said, she had been cooped up here for a long time.

"No, tonight at midnight, I'm taking Manager Feng to Ghost Street to absorb the internal energy of those 'blood bags'."

For the next few days, it would be best to arrange for Manager Feng to stay here, to take advantage of her surging internal energy, and simultaneously practice the Shifting Flowers and Jade Techniques, the Six Yang Palms of Heaven, and the Lingbo Steps!

"Shopkeeper Feng has cultivated the Northern Darkness Divine Art?"

Huang Rong was shocked again, looking at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief that he had actually arranged for Manager Feng to practice this martial art.

"Well, Manager Feng has never cultivated internal energy, so there's no need to worry about losing power or the parts of cultivation that go against the common sense of the martial arts world."

Don't be envious. Between gains and losses, the Mingyu Skill is a peerless divine skill; don't be too greedy.

"No, I'm just curious whether the Northern Darkness Divine Art is really that miraculous."

"Since Manager Feng is staying here, I'll go arrange the guest rooms."

"No need. I plan to have Manager Feng stay in a side room of the Buddhist hall. Master Mingchen's Lesser Formless Skill and Manager Feng's Northern Darkness Divine Skill are from the same lineage, and he can guide Manager Feng's cultivation."

Chapter 194 The Encounters of Shopkeeper Feng and the Formless Master Mingchen

"Young Master, where is this?"

Nestled in the young man's arms, Manager Feng felt that everything had passed in the blink of an eye since she left the Red Mansion, and she couldn't see any familiar buildings at all.

Soon, they entered a tunnel that was as dark as an abyss.

If she hadn't been nestled in that broad, warm embrace, with a large hand holding her tightly, she would have been worried that something unexpected might happen.

"arrive!"

This is a dimly lit, secret room, with the only light source coming from the fluorite on the ceiling.

To a master of martial arts, this tiny glimmer of light is as bright as day.

Therefore, the shopkeeper Feng who came here was extremely unsuitable. It wasn't until Zhang Xiaoshan lit the whale oil candles and the light refracted by the bronze mirror that the entire secret room was quickly illuminated.

"This is Ghost Street, but not its outer perimeter, but its core—the Heavenly Mystery Tower."

The reason I brought Manager Feng here this time is naturally due to the special function of the Northern Darkness Divine Art, which allows one to absorb the internal energy of the world and use it for one's own purposes, thus achieving the goal of rapidly increasing one's internal energy.

A month ago, I asked Uncle Gui to provide Manager Feng with candidates who could absorb internal energy.

The people selected in this volume are all heinous criminals.

Those marked with red checkmarks are the wicked slaves who have been captured and imprisoned here.

Zhang Xiaoshan handed a scroll containing evidence of the crimes committed by the group to Manager Feng.

Shopkeeper Feng was not a martial arts practitioner, and she didn't have much of a resistance to absorbing the internal energy of others.

Ignorance is bliss!

Moreover, even Manager Feng couldn't help but frown as she looked at the countless crimes recorded in the scroll.

Even in her anger, she remains beautiful and charming.

"Their tool for committing crimes was their top-notch martial arts skills."

They could enter and leave their grand mansions with ease; they could dart about under the eaves and disappear without a trace for miles.

They should have died a gruesome death long ago, but they were tortured here for half a month, just to have Manager Feng take away 947 and the others' internal energy. It was as if they were about to die, and even the loose silver on their bodies couldn't be taken away; burying them underground would be a waste!

"Feng'er understands!"

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's explanation, how could Manager Feng not understand Zhang Xiaoshan's good intentions?

These people are kept here in preparation for her final blood draw.