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

Unless there is an absolute reason, the Zhang family would not have deployed the Blood Droplets.

Moreover, this was such a blatant attempt to ambush and kill Jiang Biehe, the great hero of Jiangnan.

"Feign death to escape!"

Inside the ruins, Blood Droplet looked at the charred corpse with a hint of disdain.

Long hours of training, one assassination mission after another.

Besides their ruthless killings, these guillotines also possessed a hound-like instinct to determine whether someone was a target.

Moreover, some of them are experts who have specialized in coroner's techniques, including methods to fake death and escape, such as disguise, burning, or drowning.

Therefore, at first glance, the Flying Guillotine agents knew without examining the body whether the person had been burned to death or suffocated.

"You one team search the room, and the rest of you spread out and look for possible exits in the surrounding area."

With a command, the Blood Droplets, in teams of ten, scattered in all directions.

Soon, one person found the entrance to the secret passage in the study, but the entrance was blocked by a huge rock, and its direction was unknown.

Seeing that the entrance was blocked, Xingyin glared angrily and struck out with her Vajra Staff.

boom!

With a loud bang, the Dragon-Slaying Stone, weighing tens of thousands of kilograms, was shattered by the Zen staff.

With his innate mastery of power, and the fact that the Vajra Staff was a divine weapon specially made by Zhang Xiaoshan, made of over a hundred catties of fine iron with a significant amount of gold mixed in during forging, and topped with a huge diamond drill the size of a lion's head walnut, making it unparalleled in attack.

Otherwise, even a peerless divine weapon might not be able to split the Dragon-Slaying Stone in one strike, let alone shatter it completely.

Therefore, Xingyin, who originally had no weapon, fell in love with the Vajra Staff after seeing it.

The diamond's crushing power is such that it can cut through even a cage made of fine steel. Throwing something like a boulder and crushing it with a single blow is a basic ability.

"Chase!"

This scene was also witnessed by the experts from the Six Doors who came to investigate.

At first glance, the shattered Dragon Stone was not clearly visible, but upon closer inspection, the leading golden-clad constable, with his years of experience in handling cases, could not help but know how terrifying Xingyin's attack had been.

For a time, they became even more wary of the Flying Guillotine.

If even one commander possesses such terrifying strength, one can only imagine the extent to which the Blood Droplets' power has expanded among the other commanders.

"Jiang Biehe escaped, and he even used a substitution trick, faking his death to get away. It must have been a long-planned scheme!"

All indications suggest that Jiang Biehe is by no means a good person.

Given the Zhang family's sudden attack, it's clear that Jiang Biehe is likely the mastermind behind this treasure map.

What a magnificent hero from Jiangnan!

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"Jiang Biehe, whose original name was Jiang Qin, betrayed his master for personal gain fifteen years ago and was despised by people in the martial arts world."

Later, he changed his name and, using the former Jiang family's wealth, became the renowned Jiangnan hero—Jiang Biehe, the "Surpassing Mengchang"!

With the Six Doors' intelligence network, investigating someone thoroughly is incredibly easy.

They just didn't expect that before they even got started, the Zhang family had already investigated the matter thoroughly.

Such intelligence capabilities are truly astonishing.

Everyone present, except for Guo Jing and Ji Yaohua, felt that the Zhang family was unfathomable and posed a great threat.

"In addition, there is the strength of one of the commanders of the Blood Droplets this time."

The dragon-slaying stone, weighing at least 30,000 jin, was shattered with a single blow from the monk's staff. Although we don't know what method was used, you should be careful in the future when you encounter similar situations!

"Yes!"

What does a 30,000-jin (15,000 kg) dragon-slaying stone mean?

Even if a top master is trapped inside, he will be helpless and unable to call for help, but a single blow from the Zen staff will shatter him, sending chills down one's spine.

"Commander, this is very strange."

Given the Zhang family's strength, Jiang Biehe should have had no chance of escaping their pursuit. Why, then, did the Zhang family, seemingly ruthless this time, not actually exterminate him?

Jin Jiuling looked at Hengdao, who also shook his head.

It appears that Jiang Biehe faked his death and escaped unscathed, but in reality, based on their understanding of the Zhang family, Jiang Biehe's attempt to escape their pursuit was nothing short of a pipe dream.

Therefore, the strangeness of this matter makes it difficult to understand.

"At least it can be confirmed that Jiang Biehe was responsible for the treasure map incident."

The evidence found in the Jiang family's secret room—papers, notes, and tools—is irrefutable. Furthermore, the Zhang family's actions don't seem like a cover-up; there's no need to be overly curious.

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Curiosity killed the man!

Everyone knew the warning from Hengdao and understood that this matter was not simple.

"A warrant for the arrest of Jiang Biehe has been issued!"

"Yes!"

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At the same time, the Zhang family's three carriages slowly left Bianjing City.

The three carriages were arranged as follows: one was fully loaded with congratulatory gifts, worth at least ten thousand gold pieces; one was the main carriage, carrying Zhang Xiaoshan and Huang Rong; and the other was a secondary carriage, carrying Liu Sheng Piaoxu, Hongxiao, Jiangxue, and Murong Jiu.

For Murong Zhengde's sixtieth birthday, Zhang Xiaoshan would not have needed to personally attend to anything else.

But things are different now. Murong Jiu has become Zhang Xiaoshan's personal maid. If they were to simply send her away with a congratulatory gift, the Zhang family would be rolling in money.

This trip is for the son-in-law to pay his respects to the Zhang family, demonstrating the Zhang family's attitude.

At this point, Murong Jiu naturally couldn't back down. The main reason was that after Murong Jiu obtained the Ghost Doctor's inheritance, coupled with the Nine Yin Divine Skill, raising medicinal snakes and spirit foxes, he possessed the absolute core secrets of the Zhang family.

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Moreover, a master who has reached the pinnacle of skill would be considered an absolute backbone force in any faction.

In terms of strength, Murong Jiu's realm was far superior to Murong Zhengde's at this time.

As for her status as a maid and her treatment as a wife? That was the Zhang family's explanation to the Murong family.

Because of the status of a concubine or equal wife, it wasn't that the Zhang family didn't want to, but rather that Murong Jiu's voluntary servitude had caused a great uproar, and she was also bound by a previous marriage contract.

If the name is not correct, the words will not be proper!

It would be far better to stay by Zhang Xiaoshan's side as a maid.

In this way, it would be perfectly legitimate to take in a maidservant.

As for this birthday celebration, it was to show Murong Zhengde an attitude. At least with the Zhang family's current power, an attitude was enough to put Murong Zhengde at ease.

Therefore, after Zhang Xiaoshan left Bianjing, many forces received the news.

Moreover, the carriages laden with congratulatory gifts further indicated the purpose.

The most sensational events in the martial arts world recently, and those related to happy occasions, are only a few.

The only force connected to the Zhang family is Murong Zhengde's 60th birthday celebration.

Everyone felt both envy and jealousy towards Murong Zhengde regarding the Zhang family's attitude.

Although Murong Jiu had previously caused the Murong family to lose face, he had also enabled the Murong family to truly climb the social ladder by associating with the Zhang family.

Even a core member of the Zhang family like Zhang Xiaoshan personally came to wish Murong Zhengde a happy birthday, which at least demonstrated the Zhang family's stance and instilled absolute fear in everyone towards the Murong family.

However, apart from the rebellious Ninth Miss, the other eight daughters of the Murong family were all beautiful and intelligent, and well-bred ladies from prominent families.

Furthermore, the marriage alliance formed with the Murong family is a mainstay of the righteous path in the martial arts world.

Therefore, they don't need to worry about the Murong family becoming too powerful.

After all, the Murong family had no male members, and none of their nine daughters were at home.

At sixty, Murong Zhengde had lost all ambition; in fact, such a renowned figure in the martial arts world was a good thing for them.

There must be at least one renowned martial arts master who can serve as the leader of the righteous path to maintain control of the overall situation.

Murong Zhengde is not a puppet of the Zhang family, but they can be treated as such without any major mistakes.

After all, the Murong family's alliances have influence throughout most of the Central Plains.

Chapter 300 The Little Rascal from Murong Manor's Valley of Villains

"Jiu'er is coming back!"

Murong Zhengde looked at Zhang Yuan's letter with a cryptic expression.

As the head of a powerful family, he couldn't help but be shocked and furious at Murong Jiu's willful behavior back then, and immediately severed his father-daughter relationship with her.

But through their correspondence over the past two years, he also knew that Murong Jiu was doing extremely well.

Even a year ago, Murong Jiu had contacted him to tell him that he had obtained the rare treasure brought by Zhang Xiaoshan—Dragon Fish Marrow—and had become a top-tier expert, specifically at the minor completion level of the top-tier realm.

The gap between top masters and absolute masters is an insurmountable chasm for most people in the martial arts world.

At that time, Murong Jiu had been by Zhang Xiaoshan's side for less than a year.

Another year has passed. As Murong Jiu absorbed all the medicinal power he had accumulated during his previous cultivation, his internal strength improved by leaps and bounds. In a short period of time, he entered the eighth level of the Nine Yin Divine Skill and became a top master at the pinnacle of the Great Perfection realm.

As for whether he can break through to the ninth level, it is not difficult for Murong Jiu.

Poor in literature and rich in martial arts!

With the accumulation of massive resources, even a pig can fly.

Besides, there's the unique martial arts skills Murong Jiu possesses, the legacy of the Ghost Doctor, and the resources of the Zhang family...

It can be said that Murong Jiu transformed from an 'ugly' duckling into a swan!

In relation to the Murong family, Murong "057" is unfilial, unorthodox, and extremely willful;

But judging from Murong Jiu's choice, she undoubtedly made the right bet.

"My Jiu'er!"

Seeing his wife's excitement and anticipation, Murong Zhengde felt helpless, but still offered words of comfort:

"Well, this is great news! Jiu'er has found her own path, and now even I am no match for her. Her future achievements are limitless!"

"But she's still someone else's maid. How will she ever get married?"

"Marry? If it were the three days that the Zhang family gave to the Murong family, Jiu'er might still have a chance to back out."

But now Jiu'er has no way back. She has inherited the Ghost Doctor's mantle, cultivated the Zhang family's extraordinary skills, and with the Zhang family's vast resources nurturing her, she has reached the pinnacle of her cultivation... With such a huge investment, how could the Zhang family possibly let her go?

Fortunately, Jiu'er wasn't mistreated. Besides, Young Master Zhang was an exceptional person, so even if she was just a maid, it wasn't considered unfair to Jiu'er!

What parent doesn't want their children to succeed?

At this point, Murong Jiu could no longer turn back, and Murong Zhengde could only console his wife with this thought.

If possible, he would have preferred to knock Murong Jiu unconscious and bring her back by force.

"But···"

"Alright, send someone to tidy up Jiu'er's old courtyard. We can only look forward now."

At least things are still good for now, and she won't regret it.

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Murong Zhengde's birthday celebration was originally just a small-scale event in the martial arts world, but Zhang Xiaoshan's appearance made the birthday celebration attract the attention of the entire martial arts community.

Especially in the last two years, the Zhang family's behavior has become extremely arrogant.

He donated gold to build dikes and dredge waterways; he traveled thousands of miles to the southwest to purchase three mines in Dali at great expense; he traded meteorite copper to suppress powerful warlords...

The turmoil that has plagued the Zhang family during this period has also forged their formidable reputation.

They traversed the Miao region, pacified the southwest, and intimidated numerous heroes. If the Zhang family hadn't been merely a merchant family, they might have become another powerful overlord of the martial arts world.

Moreover, the Ghost Street, which the Zhang family was involved in, was raking in money every day.

For the major forces in the martial arts world, the Zhang family is not only a deterrent, but also an opportunity to make money.