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

The dark circles under her eyes clearly showed that she hadn't slept well all night.

"Young master, the bathwater is ready."

"Thank you Miss Bai!"

"No need, it's what I should do!"

After Chai Yuguan died, Bai Feifei stayed here, ostensibly as Manager Feng's maid.

This delicate and beautiful azalea attracted the attention of countless people, but Bai Feifei manipulated it all with ease.

Her skills in dealing with men surpass even those of Manager Feng!

"Sir, it's done!"

After bathing and tidying up, Bai Feifei dressed and tidied herself up meticulously, no less so than Manager Feng.

What kind of meticulousness and gentleness even he had some doubts about?

However, Zhang Xiaoshan did not respond to Bai Feifei. In other people's eyes, Xiao Baihua was definitely not someone to be trifled with.

"Manager Feng ate a rare and precious herb yesterday and is currently absorbing its medicinal properties. Do not disturb her."

"Yes, ma'am!"

Upon hearing about rare and precious materials, Bai Feifei couldn't help but show a hint of envy in her eyes.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan took out one-third of what Feng Zhanggui had left over, which Feng Zhanggui had specially reserved for Bai Feifei. At this time, the two were like sisters, so naturally, they couldn't keep the good stuff to themselves.

"This is what Manager Feng left for you. Eat it within three days, then go into seclusion for three days!"

"I can't say whether it will help you break through your current level, but it will definitely greatly increase your power and strengthen your bones and muscles. Consider it a reward for your hard work these past few days."

"Thank you, young master!"

What started as envy, jealousy, and resentment instantly transformed into endless surprise and emotion.

Bai Feifei never expected that Manager Feng would care about her so much, even saving a portion of such precious natural treasures for her.

Chapter 233 Unbreakable Bonds: My Home Was Stolen?

"Thank you, sir!"

Upon returning, Zhang Xiaoshan spent the entire morning helping Murong Jiu neutralize the medicinal effects of the Dragon Tendon.

Moreover, with the Yin and Yang true Qi circulating and intertwining, Murong Jiu advanced from the fifth level of the mental cultivation technique to the seventh level of the Nine Yin realm in just one hour.

At this moment, Murong Jiu felt that her strength was more than ten times greater than before.

The pure and profound Taiyin True Qi is on a completely different level from her previous Nine Yin True Qi.

Not to mention that the true qi is far from being pure and refined, one is like cotton wool, while the other is as condensed as silk.

Even in terms of the depth of true qi, the difference is four or five times.

If she only had ten years of internal energy before, then she now has forty or fifty years of internal energy. Besides, Murong Jiu has taken so many spiritual medicines to supplement her internal energy since she was a child, how could she only have ten years of internal energy before?

"How did Ninth Sister improve so much?"

"Nonsense! You've been fed elixirs every day since you were little, but even if you can't fully absorb them, you'll definitely experience an explosive improvement after a single burst of energy!"

Zhang Xiaoshan wanted to withdraw his power, but he was embarrassed to find that Murong Jiu's fingers were intertwined with his and he couldn't let go.

Huang Rong, who had been worried that Zhang Xiaoshan might not be honest and was protecting him from the sidelines, also noticed this situation.

After realizing what was happening, he glared fiercely at Zhang Xiaoshan!

In response, Zhang Xiaoshan could only continue to help Murong Jiu circulate his internal energy to refine the remaining medicinal power, but he could feel Huang Rong's resentful gaze.

Huang Rong didn't feel much aversion towards Murong Jiu.

Aside from their equally eccentric and willful personalities, they share almost identical hobbies and are both highly knowledgeable.

However, Huang Rong was skilled in cooking, while Murong Jiu was obsessed with the path of poison medicine.

The importance of a divine physician cannot be overstated; befriending one is far better than offending one. After all, Murong Jiu's talent is top-tier in the field of poison medicine, making him fully capable of inheriting the legacy of a poison doctor.

At least we won't have to worry about severe damage or being infected with the 980 virus anymore.

She just didn't expect that Murong Jiu, whom Zhang Xiaoshan usually had the least contact with, would hook up with so quickly.

"Alright, Ninth Sister, now you can practice your inner cultivation technique and carefully experience the advancement to this new realm!"

After Huang Rong left, Zhang Xiaoshan couldn't help but speak up.

Even though he was busy and reluctant to leave, he still managed to let reason prevail over desire.

He knew that Murong Jiu had woken up earlier, but the other party simply didn't want to let go.

Sure enough, as Zhang Xiaoshan reminded her, Murong Jiu, who had her eyes closed, blushed and released her slender fingers.

"I don't object to the young lady joining the Zhang family, but Ninth Miss should still consider the consequences."

After all, the Zhang family cannot give the Murong family a proper status. Give the young lady a satisfactory answer!

After Zhang Xiaoshan finished speaking, he left the secret chamber where Murong Jiu was in seclusion.

He's not Duan Zhengchun; he doesn't know what he can and cannot give. The Murong family's status in the martial arts world makes it impossible for them to accept Murong Jiu as a servant or concubine!

"Son!"

After Zhang Xiaoshan came out, he saw Master Mingchen emerging from seclusion.

In just one glance, a sharp glint flashed in Zhang Xiaoshan's starry eyes.

"Congratulations, Venerable Master, on your great accomplishment in Tantric Yoga!"

At this moment, Mingchen's holy aura, like that of a Bodhisattva with lowered brows, was even more pronounced, and his eyes were filled with compassion for all humanity, captivating anyone who looked upon him.

Simply possessing an ethereal, otherworldly quality, untouched by worldly concerns, is what makes one extraordinary.

Moreover, her stunningly beautiful and captivating appearance is enough to make anyone worship her, making her the perfect candidate to spread faith.

Moreover, thanks to the effect of the dragon tendons, Mingchen's cultivation level broke through to the peak of the eighth level, only a step away from the ninth level of the Nine Yin Realm!

"I gained a lot from this Water and Land Dharma Assembly. The debates among the Zen masters gave me many insights!"

"Master, you're not really planning to become a monk, are you?"

Looking at the face so close to his, Mingchen's Buddhist mind was thrown into turmoil, and his face flushed crimson.

"Haha, the monk has severed this ties, which is the true completion of his merits."

But mage... can you sever it?

"Amitabha!"

Mingchen calmed his mind and understood his current situation.

As Zhang Xiaoshan said, her tribulation has turned into a tribulation of love, and she must sever her emotional ties in order to achieve a perfect ending.

But hair is easy to cut, but love is hard to sever!

She didn't know when it started, but a mere thread of affection had bound her tightly.

"Alright, stop teasing the mage."

Whether it's a tribulation of love or entanglements of affection, we are human beings now, not gods or Buddhas.

If a person has no emotions and desires, how is he different from the demons described in Buddhism?

Humans have feelings, and so does heaven and earth!

Whether this relationship is a calamity or a blessing is for the monk to interpret!

"Amitabha!"

After hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's bluff, Master Mingchen pondered for a long time before finally sighing.

···

"Charm?"

Looking at the message in his hand, Zhang Xiaoshan was shocked to find that his home had been raided while he was away.

The other party clearly thought Zhang Yuan was just an ordinary fat man who posed no threat even if he knew some martial arts, so they sent a skilled fighter to seduce him.

But little did they know that Zhang Yuan's strength had already reached the pinnacle.

In this way, the other party's seductive arts were completely seen through by Zhang Yuan and had no effect whatsoever.

But Zhang Yuan pretended to be confused, ostensibly to secretly spy on the enemy, but in reality, he was also developing feelings for her.

"Could Master Juexin discern the other party's origin?"

No!

That female benefactor's martial arts skills were extremely well hidden; she was at least on par with the top masters in the martial arts world, and might even be a peerless master.

Such a person seems to have never appeared in the martial arts world; this humble monk has found not a trace of him!

"Not a trace can be found? Never appeared in the martial arts world before? Interesting!"

Zhang Xiaoshan wanted to arrest the other party directly, but he was also curious about who had set up this trap for the Zhang family.

"The Zhang family has offended quite a few forces recently, but most of them are well-informed about them."

Although the disciples of the Demonic Sect also know seductive arts, there is absolutely no need for them to risk offending the Zhang family; and the only ones left who can do this are the White Lotus Sect!

The White Lotus Sect may appear to be a rabble, but in reality, it is an extremely well-organized group!

The group is divided into the Holy Mother, Elders, and Protectors. The Ten Protectors are all top-tier experts, their identities shrouded in mystery. If the other party were one of these Protectors, it wouldn't be impossible.

"The protector of the White Lotus Sect?"

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's words, Juexin frowned.

The White Lotus Sect has actually set its sights on the Zhang family.

But considering the past actions of the White Lotus Sect, which did not seek help in the face of disaster but instead incited the people to revolt, he thought about how they had done things in the past.

Natural disasters compounded by man-made calamities bring untold suffering and death; even Shaolin Temple would disdain associating with them.

And now, aren't the Zhang family's actions exactly the same as their actions against the White Lotus Sect?

The Zhang family stabilized the lives of millions of people in the disaster area, thus preventing the White Lotus Sect from inciting them to create chaos and subsequently rebel.

"What does the young master mean?"

"The master tested her and drove her away, so I could see what her true colors were."

If it's the White Lotus Sect, issue a warning and try to resolve the matter peacefully to avoid becoming enemies. After all, they are too mysterious, and forming a deadly feud is not a worthwhile trade.

"Don't worry, young master!"

Juexin also knew the seriousness of this matter. If it really was the White Lotus Sect, the other party was truly insidious.

At this moment, inside the Zhang residence, Zhang Yuan, a single nobleman, had not enjoyed such a decadent lifestyle for a very long time.

It wasn't that he didn't want to, but he understood that too many people were eyeing the Zhang family's position!

Of the two major weaknesses in the Zhang family, his is the easiest to exploit.

And sure enough, he got infected!

A seemingly delicate and pitiful figure, with a graceful figure like a willow swaying in the breeze, possessed a captivating beauty that was in no way inferior to Bai Feifei.

"Master, have some tea!"

"Ok!"

Zhang Yuan opened his mouth and downed a mouthful of pre-rain Longjing tea. Just as he was about to lie down, his expression suddenly changed.

puff!

He then spat out a mouthful of black blood, and at the same time, the bluestone slabs on the ground instantly appeared as if they had been splashed with sulfuric acid.

"You...poisoned me?"

"No, no...this servant! Master, master..."

Pfft!

The beautiful woman froze as she watched Zhang Yuan's massive body collapse, staring in disbelief at his lifeless form.

She had no doubt that it was a prank, because she had also seen the highly poisonous blood.