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

Huang Rong glared angrily at Zhang Xiaoshan, but didn't say anything.

Even though Zhang Xiaoshan gave her a whole night of inspirational advice, she still felt a pang of guilt.

Besides, Zhang Xiaoshan already has so many beauties around him, so one more won't make a difference.

With past grievances resolved, peace and tranquility returned to the ship.

Moreover, Huang Rong didn't like drifting at sea before, but playing alone and playing with a group of people are completely different concepts.

Even as Li Mochou watched the women frolicking with the white dolphins, their joyful dancing around the bonfire, and the vast, boundless expanse of the sea…

She gradually realized that this had nothing to do with the 'debauchery' in her heart.

Zhang Xiaoshan spends most of his time fishing—all kinds of sea fish, including the legendary tuna…

He would only prepare food and bring it over when the women called out to him.

In this way, there was no trace of 'emperor-like' treatment; it was clearly a job of serving others.

But through conversations with the women, she also learned that Zhang Xiaoshan's true purpose was to catch a legendary dragon fish.

Not only can fish meat increase qi and blood, but fish marrow can boost one's martial arts skills. Fish blood, fish brain, and fish swim bladder are even more valuable than fish meat and fish marrow.

Moreover, according to the records of the Six Doors, apart from Zhang Xiaoshan 2.0, no one had ever caught a dragonfish before.

But Zhang Xiaoshan basically succeeds every time he goes to sea, at least twice out of three times.

For a moment, Li Mochou couldn't help but feel a deep sense of wonder.

However, it was a blessing in disguise. Having just lost his 'beloved,' he has now found another 'true love.'

Time passed slowly, and the voyage eventually ended with the women's vacation.

In addition, Zhang Xiaoshan also caught a three-zhang-long dragonfish as he had hoped.

Zhang Xiaoshan never expected to catch a dragonfish that was three zhang long, but the dragon marrow (tendons) was basically ruined.

However, the enormous and slender body of the three-zhang dragon fish, with its terrifying power that seemed capable of severing a fishing boat with a single sweep of its tail, made Li Mochou's beautiful eyes sparkle.

The image of the dragon descending from the sea, in particular, is etched in my mind and lingers there for a long time.

On the way back, after several days of intimacy, coupled with the nourishing effects of dragonfish meat, Ji Yaohua's Nine Yin Divine Skill naturally advanced to the eighth level.

His internal strength has reached its peak, making him comparable to a peerless master.

However, on the surface, Ji Yaohua always displayed the Fusang Invisibility Technique and the Nine Yin Manual, and the strength of someone who had just entered the pinnacle realm.

When facing a formidable foe, the first move is always made with an incomparably sharp Tang-style broadsword, suppressing and defeating the enemy.

Chapter 411 The Shock of Dragon Fish Meat: Jealousy Can Change a Person's Appearance

"A giant tuna? A grouper weighing hundreds of kilograms?"

Good heavens, one of those manta rays' tentacles must be at least ten feet long...

At the dock, a group of female constables left happily, carrying gifts.

Upon receiving the news, Jiangnan Yue had already prepared hundreds of carriages at the dock.

Looking at those seafood items, each weighing at least a hundred pounds, and mostly rare deep-sea delicacies, even though she was used to eating seafood in Jiangnan, she was still extremely shocked.

These deep-sea fish are far more precious than the so-called "Eight Treasures of the Sea."

With Zhang Xiaoshan's Xuanming True Qi freezing it in time, even at absolute zero, it remained as fresh as ever after being unsealed!

“Miss Jiangnan Yue, this giant tuna sells only one per month. It will be unsealed on the spot and sold out on the same day.”

And these grouper, octopus, turbot... they're basically all custom-made, used at banquets.

"Jiangnan Yue understands!"

Jiangnan Yue knew the marketing model Zhang Xiaoshan was talking about, and she had no doubt about the Zhang family's ability and methods to make money.

A fish weighing at least a hundred pounds would not be worth it if ordered as a dish.

It would be better to just order a custom-made one. When a high-ranking official or nobleman invites you to a banquet, you can go to the icehouse and select the items yourself. Of course, the price would be at least a hundred gold coins per item.

"In addition, this is a gift from this young master to Miss Jiangnan Yue."

Although it weighs only 100 jin (50 kg), this dragonfish meat is a top-grade seafood with the effect of greatly replenishing qi and blood.

This one piece alone is priceless!

It's priceless!

Even Jiang Nanyue was shocked by Zhang Xiaoshan's tone upon hearing this, and couldn't help but sigh:

Sure enough, the best things are always kept for oneself.

Jiangnan Yue looked at the red fish chunks that Zhang Xiaoshan had brought, never expecting them to be such precious seafood.

And this is only because she just joined the Zhang family, yet she already enjoys such benefits.

Just as Jiang Nanyue was feeling smug, thinking that Zhang Xiaoshan was trying to please her.

She then saw Zhang Xiaoshan take out thirty more pieces of dragonfish meat, the same size as the ones in her hand, and personally deliver them to Ghost Street.

This shattered the inexplicable fantasy in her heart.

"Good stuff!"

Outside the arena, everyone watched as Zhang Xiaoshan escorted the dragonfish meat. Zhuge Zhengwo and the others all knew that this was a truly valuable item.

After all, Zhang Xiaoshan wouldn't even glance at a giant tuna.

Only the dragonfish meat was something Zhang Xiaoshan personally escorted from the very beginning.

Moreover, apart from being consumed within the Zhang family, very few of them flowed out, and they were all gifts given by the Zhang family as favors.

For Jiangnan Yue, a famous courtesan from Jiangnan who had just become the head manager of the Hong Mansion, to obtain a piece of dragonfish meat that was "worth its weight in gold" was undoubtedly a means for Zhang Xiaoshan to win her over.

Most importantly, what qualifications does a famous courtesan from Jiangnan have to become the head manager of the Hong Mansion?

During this time, Zhuge Zhengye has also been investigating Jiang Nanyue's identity.

But there were no clues whatsoever.

Jiangnan Yue seemed to have appeared out of thin air before, with no comparable figure in the martial arts world.

As for testing?

Jiangnan Yue was also very comfortable with everything, with two top-tier martial arts masters by her side protecting her.

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Ghost Street!

As Zhang Xiaoshan delivered the dragonfish meat to the depths of the secret room, the thirty pieces of dragonfish meat paraded through the streets, undoubtedly causing a sensation among the upper echelons of Ghost Street.

Others are unfamiliar with dragonfish meat, but there is a legend of dragon (fish) meat among the nine gates of Ghost Street.

Previously, it would have taken Yin Yewang at least three years to break through to the pinnacle realm, but thanks to a piece of dragon fish meat, it was shortened to within a year.

Moreover, with such strong Qi and blood, breakthroughs are a natural outcome.

At this point, Yin Yewang's strength among top-tier experts was no less than that of his father, the White-browed Eagle King.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan later gave five pieces of dragonfish meat to Ghost Yama, and soon Ghost Yama broke through to the peerless realm because of the dragonfish meat (fish blood).

Such a treasure was bound to be coveted by the high-ranking members of Ghost Street!

Unfortunately, despite searching at sea for a long time, they have found nothing so far.

At best, they could catch one or two large tuna, each about ten feet long, and even if they were prepared according to Zhang Xiaoshan's method, the taste was still a notch below.

However, this also proves that Zhang Xiaoshan's words were true.

Now, unexpectedly, Zhang Xiaoshan has sent three thousand catties of dragon fish meat directly to Ghost Street.

This is blatant flaunting of wealth!

Not to mention the higher-ups in Ghost Street, those monsters and demons are also shrouded in mystery.

Unfortunately, by the time they arrived, Zhang Xiaoshan had already left Ghost Street.

As for dragonfish meat?

It was also placed deep within a secret chamber, and only the Ghost King Yama was qualified to take it from the entire Ghost Street.

And naturally, they didn't get any of the thirty pieces of dragonfish meat.

Ultimately, they weren't Zhang Xiaoshan's direct subordinates, nor were they assassins kept by the Zhang family. Why would the Zhang family give them these precious tonics that greatly replenish their qi and blood?

Therefore, after Zhang Xiaoshan delivered the dragonfish meat to Ghost Street, he divided it into three parts:

First, there was one piece each for the two guardians of Ghost Street, the Ghost Street Queen Ruyan, and Gu Jianhun, as a reward for their hard work over the years. Of course, Gu Jianhun received special treatment.

Secondly, there are five pieces each for Ghost Yama and Lei Laowu. As the true core of Ghost Street, Zhang Xiaoshan naturally wouldn't be stingy with them.

Ten pieces of dragonfish meat are for Xingyin, who is recovering her strength. After all, postpartum recovery requires things that greatly replenish qi and blood, and these ten pieces of dragonfish meat can help Xingyin's physical training advance to the next level.

Thirdly, the remaining six yuan will be used as the year-end bonus for Ghost Street.

Ghost Yama, Lady Dongming, Venerable Changsheng, Lei Laowu, Gongsun Da Niang, and Eagle King will each receive one piece.

Apart from Granny Gongsun and Eagle King, everyone else is one of our own.

"What is this?"

Looking at the glistening, bouncy fish meat placed inside the ice chisel, Gu Jianhun turned to Gui Yanluo with curiosity.

"This is a special treat from the young master for the senior—dragon fish sashimi!"

This is a precious marine treasure that greatly nourishes qi and blood; the value of this piece is absolutely no less than the medicinal power of a thousand-year-old ginseng.

"Dragonfish sashimi? What kind of fish is a dragonfish? I've never heard of it before."

"A winged flying fish species, whose flesh and blood are highly nourishing, hence the name Dragon Fish for the young master."

"These things aren't something the young master can catch every time. Usually, they're kept internally by the Zhang family. This time, thanks to Master Xingyin, the young master sent over quite a lot."

"Is it?"

Looking at the fish and meat in the refrigerator, Gu Jianhun naturally understood that Gui Yanluo and Zhang Xiaoshan were just making baseless accusations.

Given its rarity, the value of this dragonfish is self-evident.

Moreover, after taking one sip, the mouth was filled with the burst of fragrant juice, and Gu Jianhun's eyes lit up immediately. Delicious!

"Alright, I won't disturb your meal any longer, senior."

Ghost Yama turned and left, leaving behind only the ancient sword spirit, which was being chopped into large pieces.

As for the high-ranking members of the Nine Gates of Ghost Street who were seeking an audience, Ghost Yama naturally knew what their purpose was, but unfortunately, he could not offer his share to relieve these 'disaster victims'.

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"That fish is so precious, but..."

Within six doors.

Jin Jiuling looked at the intelligence sent by his informant, his expression filled with greed.

He loved drinking the finest wines, eating the most delicious food, and enjoying the most beautiful women...

Therefore, he lived a life of luxury, which gave Zhang Xiaoshan a handle to use against him, making him the Marquis of Jinyi among the twelve assassins.

But how could someone like him be willing to be controlled by one person?

However, Zhang Xiaoshan's mystery, power, and unfathomable nature made Jin Jiuling hesitant to act rashly.

Moreover, the life-and-death talisman that Zhang Xiaoshan planted on him was like a time bomb. If it wasn't removed, Jin Jiuling wouldn't dare to break ties with Zhang Xiaoshan.

He still vividly remembers the torment he suffered when the Life and Death Talisman was activated.

However, Jin Jiuling has already found the source of the Life and Death Talisman. As long as he obtains the method to break the Life and Death Talisman, he will naturally be free from Zhang Xiaoshan's control.

Another advantage of becoming an assassin for the Zhang family is that the Zhang family is not stingy with gold.

Normally there's nothing to do, but when something happens, it means the rewards will be plentiful.

As with his last move, he directly received a generous reward of 230 gold coins, which he still hasn't used up.

After all, the purchasing power of gold is not measured in tens or hundreds of times, but rather it is a genuine universal currency.

However, Jin Jiuling felt that he had no regrets in life after these two years of extravagance.