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

What surprised Zhang Xiaoshan the most was that he had caught another dragonfish today!

However, compared to the three-zhang dragon fish last time, this dragon fish was only about one zhang long, so its effect was greatly reduced.

For Zhang Xiaoshan, the nourishing effects of the fish alone were negligible!

He probably needs to eat a whole strip to feel full.

This is an adaptation that Zhang Xiaoshan has developed from eating too much; ordinary arowanas simply cannot satisfy his appetite.

But at least we caught one, which is a good sign.

As long as you confirm that there is a dragonfish nest here, you can always catch other big dragonfish.

Dragon wings?

Not to mention that it is only four or five feet in size, and its material and lightness are far inferior to the large dragon wing, it can only be used for gliding at most, and the difference in value is huge.

"Dragon tendons!"

Then, a spinal cord about the thickness of a thumb, completely milky white, was pulled out from the fish bone. It lacked the 'strength' of the previous dragon tendon.

Just by looking at the color, you can tell that the milky white dragon tendons have just solidified.

click!

The texture is crisp and crunchy, and the tendon immediately melts in your mouth, turning into a warm current that spreads throughout your body.

Only after the warm current dissipated did Zhang Xiaoshan realize its effects; this mouthful of spinal cord was equivalent to ten pounds of fish, making it a highly nourishing food.

"Suck it!"

Zhang Xiaoshan opened his mouth and inhaled, instantly swallowing a third of the dragon tendon in front of him.

Moreover, with a length of nearly three feet, it's likely that the tube was inserted directly into the stomach.

But the dragon tendon melted instantly upon entering his mouth. Before it even reached his throat, it had already transformed into streams of intense heat that spread throughout his limbs and bones!

"nice one!

Rong'er, Piaoxu, and Hongxiao, each of you will perform a short piece.

This stuff not only greatly replenishes vital energy, but also strengthens muscles and bones—you get what you eat!

As he spoke, Zhang Xiaoshan had already divided the dragon tendon into half-foot sections.

Huang Rong and the other women naturally did not refuse, as they all knew how precious the dragon tendon was, the most essential part of the dragonfish.

As for Madam Wang? Hehehe...

This is a treasure; how could Zhang Xiaoshan possibly give it to her?

This isn't a matter of "seeing is believing," these are all his.

Chapter 229 The Women's First Encounter with Duan Zhengchun During Their Seclusion

belch!

After eating a third of the dragon tendon, the women let out a burp, and their skin was already flushed and steaming.

This half-foot of dragon tendon is equivalent to the effect of 100 catties of dragon fish meat, but it does not have the effect of greatly replenishing qi and blood like dragon fish meat. It is merely the essence of a rare and precious herb spreading in the body.

"Sit down and circulate your profound energy to absorb the medicinal power!"

Upon hearing this, the women quickly sat down and began to circulate their Nine Yin Divine Skill to absorb this rare opportunity.

Seeing the women's reactions, Madam Wang was immediately filled with envy.

This is a true treasure of nature. Not only does it have no side effects compared to absorbing internal energy, but it also strengthens muscles and bones.

But it's really good stuff!

However, seeing that Zhang Xiaoshan had taken away the remaining three feet of paper without giving them to her at all, Madam Wang's beautiful eyes revealed a hint of sorrow.

"Want it? Come to my room tonight!"

"Shameless!"

Wang Yuyan and Abi had already gotten used to it.

Zhang Xiaoshan may be sharp-tongued, but he is approachable and unpretentious, treating everyone with the same attitude.

Because Madam Wang often spoke ill of Zhang Xiaoshan, Zhang Xiaoshan also began to be ruthless in his words towards Madam Wang.

"Alright, you guys go out and have fun. They won't finish absorbing this in a day or two."

"Then I'll wait and go out!"

They also knew that Huang Rong should not be disturbed at this moment.

As for the food? It wasn't a concern for them at all. Besides Abi being a skilled cook, Zhang Xiaoshan ate most of the seafood he caught raw, so there was no need for any cooking skills.

Zhang Xiaoshan then carried them one by one to his room.

As for the remaining dragonfish meat, Zhang Xiaoshan sealed it away one by one.

"That's about time, everyone. See you next time!"

On the ship's side, Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the white dolphins, threw out a piece of fish weighing two or three hundred pounds, and then waved his hand.

"Translate~ Waaah! Translate~ Waaah..."

The reluctance to part surprised even Madam Wang.

However, the boat soon entered the nearshore waters and the white dolphins stopped chasing it, as that was a restricted area.

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We returned to Taihu Lake on the tenth day.

Throughout the journey, Madam Wang and Zhang Xiaoshan remained silent, creating an unusually strange atmosphere.

If Wang Yuyan and Abi knew martial arts, they would have noticed that Madam Wang was surrounded by a shimmering white luster, like jade.

This is a manifestation of internal strength reaching its peak!

Moreover, her original charm in her early thirties has become even more alluring and captivating, mixed with a touch of sanctity, making her look like Lady Huaxin in her mid-twenties!

In contrast, Zhang Xiaoshan's relationships with Wang Yuyan and Abi progressed extremely quickly.

The women had been in seclusion, and although they thought it would end in a day or two, it had now been three days, and there was still no sign of them emerging.

Out of boredom, Zhang Xiaoshan had his first real encounter with the two girls.

Previously, the distance between men and women was so great that they could only nod to each other at most, and never even exchange a few words.

However, when discussing martial arts with Wang Yuyan, the theories such as "speed is the only way to break through all martial arts," "no moves are better than moves," and "shattering the void" broadened Wang Yuyan's horizons, who was confined to the realm of techniques.

Only then did he realize how laughable his previous claims of being knowledgeable about all martial arts and understanding all techniques were; he was just a frog in a well with a limited perspective.

A true master who has reached a state of perfection never confines himself to his own techniques.

Masters of internal martial arts can overcome all techniques with sheer force, or achieve extreme speed.

The moment she spotted the flaw, her opponent had already changed four or five moves in quick succession. What good was spotting the flaw then?

Furthermore, Zhang Xiaoshan discussed the most extraordinary martial arts techniques in the world, most of which Wang Yuyan had never even heard of.

But she knew that what Zhang Xiaoshan said was well-founded and couldn't possibly be false.

As for Abi, she was amazed by Zhang Xiaoshan's culinary skills. Although they were not as outstanding as Huang Rong's, his desserts and pastries were exceptional.

While Zhang Xiaoshan wasn't as proficient in music as she was, he could still hum a wide variety of tunes!

It encompasses everything from north to south and all corners of the country!

Even Zhang Xiaoshan's rendition of "The Original Scenery of My Hometown" caught her eye.

Unfortunately, Zhang Xiaoshan only remembered the most essential parts, and forgot the rest.

Even Abi felt it was a pity!

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"Lord Duan!"

"Young Master Zhang?"

Qin Yun Xiao Zhu (琴韵小筑)

Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the people disembarking, and at the head of them was a refined and handsome middle-aged man.

He wore an elegant brocade robe in shades of blue and white, exuding a gentle and refined air. Compared to the pretty boys in his previous life who wore makeup, he was three times more handsome.

No wonder so many beautiful women are crazy about it!

Beside Duan Zhengchun were some kind-looking monks, their eyes gleaming with divine light, their acupoints protruding, clearly masters who cultivated both internal and external skills!

Needless to say, the four retainers behind him were all top-notch martial arts masters.

However, compared to Zhang Xiaoshan's scrutiny, everyone else looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with astonishment.

too young!

Moreover, his tall and slender figure makes him resemble a refined gentleman, rather than the legendary peerless master who has reached the pinnacle of both inner and outer cultivation.

Beside Zhang Xiaoshan were three female guards.

Why is she described as a female bodyguard?

Dressed in traditional Japanese attire, with two samurai swords at her waist—one long and one short—Yagyu Hyōshū, despite her seemingly gentle and virtuous beauty, exerted immense pressure on them.

Tina Shana, on the other hand, is eight feet tall, half a head taller than the tallest of them all. Even though she is an incomparably alluring and stunningly beautiful enchantress, she still exudes a strong sense of oppression.

"Lord Duan, Master, please!"

"Amitabha Buddha, Young Master Zhang, please!"

He was accompanied by three stunningly beautiful women, and Zhang Xiaoshan's attire alone revealed his luxurious lifestyle.

The tribute brocade, the unparalleled jade, the nine-foot-tall man... how many men in the world could be like this? Duan Zhengchun dispelled his doubts.

"This is ambergris tea, made by stir-frying the branches and leaves of the legendary dragon blood vine."

Because it contains some of the essence of *Dragon's Blood Vine* and *Dragon's Blood Wood*, this tea possesses certain special effects, such as enhancing energy, detoxifying, strengthening the body's foundation, and healing injuries and illnesses...

However, both Prince Duan and the Grandmaster were top-tier martial arts masters, so they could only satisfy their appetites!

This ambergris tea is not the same as that ambergris tea, and their effects are completely different.

Even so, Zhang Xiaoshan would still dare to sell it for a fortune for a single ounce.

Because he had already taken the essence of the dragon blood vine—dragon blood—and eaten the dragon saliva fruit, this was the last batch, and only eight catties were produced in total.

Apart from the two jin left for Zhang Yuan, of the six jin Zhang Xiaoshan received, five jin were made into tea cakes and stored away, while one jin was kept for his own enjoyment!

奥？

The first move was so captivating that even Duan Zhengchun and the Yellow-Eyebrowed Monk showed curiosity as they looked at the tea in their cups.

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

The aroma of tea wafts through the air, resembling both agarwood and musk.

Its refreshing aroma fills the senses and lingers on the lips and teeth, leaving one feeling warm all over.

At that moment, the Yellow-Eyebrowed Monk felt a warm current flow through his chest, and the hidden wounds he had sustained were slowly healing!

"How amazing! This tea is truly a rare treasure of the martial arts world!"

Duan Zhengchun nodded. Although he had no hidden injuries, he had drunk many famous teas from the Central Plains, but none of them could compare to this one.

Moreover, given his level of understanding, how could he not know the miraculous effects of this tea after careful tasting? It was truly extraordinary!

"Alright, what is the purpose of Prince Duan's visit? I know, because I was the one who had the marriage certificate delivered."

"Floating catkins!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Sheng Piaoxu took out a scroll from his sleeve and handed it to Duan Zhengchun.

Duan Zhengchun thought it was the original marriage certificate, but after reading it, he realized it was the marriage certificate between the Wang family and Li Qingluo, and how they met was clearly investigated.

Finally, Duan Zhengchun's brows furrowed; he knew that Wang Yuyan was definitely his daughter.

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"What exactly does Young Master Zhang mean? Does he really intend to marry Yu Yan?"