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

The reason for this is actually here.

"Senior, please!"

"please!"

The people of Miao territory were naturally interested in poisons, but once inside, they saw a small, murky pool of water, about a foot square, with nothing particularly special about it.

The old man immediately summoned a small golden insect that resembled a moth but was not quite a moth, and it disappeared into the Chaotic Demon Pool.

Golden Silkworm!

This is one of the most poisonous creatures in Miao territory. Only true disciples of the ancient Miao lineage possess such a precious golden silkworm.

The Golden Silkworm Gu poison is mostly just the powder shed by these golden silkworms. It is extremely poisonous and can kill on contact with blood!

To the astonishment of the old man and the young woman, they saw that shortly after the golden silkworm submerged in the pool, its body floated to the surface.

"How can this be?"

"Please forgive me, senior. This Chaotic Demon Pool was created when the Ghost Doctor first established it, and it contained all the world's deadliest poisons."

After the Ghost Doctor left, the already extremely poisonous Chaotic Demon Pool was further toxic by the addition of a jar of Bodhi Snake venom, Nine-Tailed Fox fang venom, Snowfield Ice Python ice venom, Ghost Vine corpse venom, and Sea Snake venom…”

Every word Zhang Xiaoshan spoke caused even the old man to tremble with shock.

Looking at the chaotic and monstrous pool in front of him, even a small sip would likely be enough to knock a Grandmaster to the ground.

While there's a universal principle of mutual restraint among poisons, Zhang Xiaoshan's opportunistic approach had a success rate of less than one in ten thousand. And this kind of mixed poison was the most troublesome.

And now another poison has been added—the Golden Silkworm Gu poison!

"careful!"

Suddenly, Zhang Xiaoshan raised an eyebrow and raised his folding fan to block the crowd.

But then the golden silkworm, which had been floating dead, suddenly came back to life and transformed into a streak of blood light that rushed directly toward the old man. If Zhang Xiaoshan hadn't reacted quickly and acted swiftly, the old man would have surely died on the spot.

As for why they didn't acknowledge the Lord and return to Him?

Zhang Xiaoshan keenly sensed that the golden silkworm's bloodlust was not a sign of returning to its master, but rather a sign of killing intent.

With his other hand, Zhang Xiaoshan summoned the Dragon Pearl, using its power to influence the surroundings and attract the Gu worms.

Sure enough, the golden silkworm stopped moving as soon as it landed on the dragon pearl.

This was the method Zhang Xiaoshan used to deal with the Gu worms on the road. The living Gu worms gathered on the surface of the Dragon Ball, while the eggs were killed directly.

"The Blood Silkworm Devours Its Master!"

The young man and woman looked at the golden silkworm on the Dragon Ball with shock. They too had sensed the changes in the golden silkworm, which were nothing short of miraculous.

"Thank you so much, young master, for saving my life!"

"This is my territory, senior. I hope you are not alarmed."

The old man shook his head and said solemnly:

"Tightening the grip to avoid being startled was my own doing, but I never expected that the golden silkworm would survive such a calamity; it was truly a stroke of luck."

However, the poison in the Chaotic Demon Pool was too domineering. The Golden Silkworm had already broken free from my control and immediately devoured its master, which shows that the Demon Pool had become truly demonic.

Young master, would you like to try a drop of your blood?

"I observe that your physical training has reached its peak, and your true energy is extremely pure. With the aid of the Dragon Pearl, perhaps we can subdue it and make it our own!"

A life-saving grace!

Thinking of what Zhang Xiaoshan had said about the Miao people, the old man realized that he didn't have any bad intentions.

We must not let people think that everyone in Miao territory is heartless and treacherous.

After all, most Miao people live far from the world, in the mountains of Shangri-La, where there is no scheming and infighting, and their folk customs are truly simple and honest.

As for Ping Mountain?

Treasures only corrupt people's hearts.

Zhang Xiaoshan bit his tongue, and a drop of blood shot out, landing on the blood silkworm.

Soon, with the help of the Dragon Ball's power, the Blood Silkworm slowly absorbed Zhang Xiaoshan's heart blood from the tip of his tongue, and the golden color on its body gradually transformed into blood color.

At the same time, there was a feeling of connection, just like with the ghost corpse before.

Thinking about the secret of the ghost corpse, could it be this?

Zhang Xiaoshan immediately sensed that the Ghost Doctor was hiding a secret here, something he had never experienced before.

However, he didn't say it out loud, because if he did, the old man and the others probably wouldn't give up on this place so easily.

And this place is not only the result of Zhang Xiaoshan's ingenious idea, but also the most poisonous pool in the world.

In the blink of an eye, the Blood Silkworm broke through the air and circled above everyone more than a hundred times in just three breaths.

The speed was so bizarre that even the old man, the young man, and the young woman were horrified.

The Blood Silkworm has truly recognized its master, and with such complete control... 010

They knew that the Blood Silkworm wouldn't act 'mindlessly,' only by being manually controlled to spin around.

"Go down!"

Zhang Xiaoshan sensed the hunger emanating from the Blood Silkworm, and immediately placed it into a deep sleep within the Chaotic Demon Pool.

This thing has no other use for Zhang Xiaoshan right now, so let's wait until it's full and satisfied before making any decisions. As for control, with the Dragon Ball and his cultivation level, the mere Blood Silkworm can't escape his control.

"Alright, senior, let's get down to business!"

With a wave of his hand, Zhang Xiaoshan caused the demonic pool to churn, intimidating everyone who tried to retreat in horror; the golden silkworm from before was a prime example.

The pool was already highly poisonous, and even a single drop of the stuff Zhang Xiaoshan added would have made them desperate to survive.

As the energy surged from the bottom of the magic pool, a seemingly ordinary copper block appeared suspended in mid-air and landed in Zhang Xiaoshan's hand.

At the same time, the intense heat of true qi removed the deadly poison surrounding the meteorite copper.

"This is meteorite copper!"

"If I hadn't personally witnessed the young master retrieve it from the Chaotic Demon Pool, I would never have believed that this extraordinary treasure was actually so ordinary."

Such a treasure is located in the Chaotic Demon Pool. If the pool were drained, it is feared that no one in the world would be able to retrieve it.

"Three sets of bronze armor, half of which are needed."

The forging of bronze armor takes approximately three months, involving countless hammer blows and refinements.

"Is it possible to directly complete the transaction for the meteorite copper?"

"Directly trading the meteorite copper? Sure, but the Zhang family needs four ancient medicinal herbs!"

Zhang Xiaoshan stated his conditions, which prompted the girl to immediately retort:

"Three sets of bronze armor only require three divine herbs, and it even saves your Zhang family the trouble, so how come one more herb has grown? Little brother, can you do math?"

"Little sister, you're wrong!"

If we give you bronze armor, it will only be used as bronze armor and will pose little threat to the Zhang family.

Giving the meteorite directly to you could be another way, which might pose certain risks to the Zhang family.

Compared to directly trading meteorite copper, Zhang would still prefer trading bronze armor.

Chapter 282 Asking for an Exorbitant Price: The Zhang Family's Business Acumen

There is a Confucian saying: "Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar?"

"Young Master instructed me to entertain you all well. A small feast has been prepared upstairs. If you truly have business with him, please wait a moment!"

The voice of the Ghost King echoed through the hall, and Tianji Lou Ju looked strange.

Someone came with the young master of the Zhang family, and their motives are impure.

With such courage, he's probably the most fearless person during this period.

Those in the shadows, upon hearing Ghost Yama's invitation, especially the mention of 'Confucianism,' immediately realized their identities had been exposed.

The Later Zhou Dynasty implemented a system of a hundred schools of thought, meaning that as long as you were talented and capable, you could enter the imperial court and become an official.

The Wu-Tang dynasty was a mix of aristocratic families and those who passed the imperial examinations, but aristocratic families were respected. Before the decline of the Ming dynasty, meritorious officials and scholars were treated equally, but now eunuchs are rampant, operating in the east, west, and inner courts. The Song dynasty, needless to say, had the policy of "releasing military power over a cup of wine," where the emperor and scholar-officials jointly governed the country.

Therefore, it was only the Later Zhou Dynasty that caused the split of Confucianism!

However, compared to other dynasties, the Later Zhou Dynasty saw the flourishing of various schools of thought and the emergence of many talented individuals, making it the strongest of the four great empires.

There were more than one Grandmaster-level expert in the Later Zhou Dynasty alone; powerful figures were everywhere.

"Quicksand, Wei Zhuang!"

"So it's Commander Wei. The Buddha had praised you highly before."

The commander was the only swordsman who saw through the Buddha's sword strike and actually blocked it.

"Commander, please come up!"

Suddenly, all the doors and windows on the third floor burst open, and a black-robed figure wearing a demon mask walked out. Everyone looked at the tall figure slowly walking in.

The oppressive atmosphere of the stroll kept everyone quiet in the hall.

Ghost Yama made no attempt to conceal his words, and the final, domineering sword strike in the battle of Zhuxian Town killed countless top masters.

The fact that Wei Zhuang was able to see through and block it shows how terrifying his strength is. He is much stronger than the five masters who couldn't even stop the Golden-Faced Buddha's kick when they joined forces.

Upon reaching the third floor, one finds a stunningly beautiful figure inside.

Wei Zhuang was not surprised at all by this.

On the contrary, not a single member of the Mohist school dared to come out, for they were wary of standing under a dangerous wall.

Or rather, you need dough.

Why did the quicksand come about?

"And what brings you here?"

Faced with the Moon Goddess's question, Wei Zhuang seemed to be asking a question in return, but his tone was full of mockery.

It was obvious that Wei Zhuang looked down on the other party's pretentious and mysterious manner.

"The two of you have come here for the same purpose."

"While I do not know your purpose, young master always awards prizes to the highest bidder among those he is unfamiliar with."

"Do you know our purpose? So, the highest bidder wins?"

"Haha, I may not know your purpose."

But now that the young master has brought his men, everything is negotiable; it all depends on whether you can offer enough bargaining chips.

Upon hearing this, the two considered it for a moment.

Quicksand is unlikely to engage in unprofitable business, so the only thing they can negotiate with is the Moon Goddess.

As for robbery?

Putting aside the rules of Ghost Street, just considering the Zhang family and the Golden-Faced Buddha behind it, Wei Zhuang didn't want to put himself in the spotlight.

At this moment, Zhang Xiaoshan, tall and slender with an extraordinary bearing, led the Miao people out of the secret chamber. The Moon Goddess and Wei Zhuang looked back with gleaming eyes.

"We have neglected our distinguished guests; please forgive us!"

"We came uninvited, and we hope you will forgive us, young master."

The Moon Goddess looked at the three people beside Zhang Xiaoshan with curiosity in her eyes.

These three were no ordinary people; the aura they exuded was so powerful that she didn't even have the slightest confidence in facing just one of them.

Moreover, the three's most terrifying method is still poison.

"People from Chiyou Village!"

Chiyou Village?

Upon hearing Wei Zhuang's words, the Moon Goddess looked at the young man's robust and powerful physique, and seemed to be deep in thought.

The Twelve Caves are heavily poisoned, while Chiyou Village is heavily medicinal. Although they seem different, with the latter being perceived as having a weaker constitution, they are actually more terrifying than the former.

The poison is strange and mysterious, yet Shennong is immortal!