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

Unexpectedly, there was such a gain, but Lei Laowu shook his head and said:

"Don't even think about it. There are countless treasures buried in the desert. Even if you know their location, it's impossible to dig them up."

Upon hearing this, the Dragon-Slaying Taoist nodded in agreement:

"Boss Lei is right, the gold buried in the desert can't be dug out at all."

Not to mention that the sandstorms are like giant waves at sea, making any markings easily moved by the sand, and since we've dug up the treasure trove, a strong sandstorm at night could wipe out days or months of our hard work.

"How did you manage to do that, young master?"

"How could we possibly fathom the methods of our young master?"

However, Young Master Zhang has no shortage of these things. This time, we did a great job, and I believe he will not treat us unfairly.

"When the time comes, whoever wants to dig here, just make a request!"

Is this okay?

Chen Jiuzhong, the leader of the Unloading Ridge faction, found it hard to believe; this was a treasure trove.

"It's no secret. Why is the Dragon Gate Inn here? Isn't it because of the hidden treasure nearby?"

However, aside from special methods, one can generally only wait for the black sandstorm that occurs every sixty years. Otherwise, the most terrifying thing is not the sandstorm itself, but the quicksand that suddenly hollows things out. At that time, no matter how high your martial arts skills are, you will be in extreme danger under the quicksand.

"Son!"

Suddenly, everyone looked at Zhang Xiaoshan, who had appeared at the door.

He carried a jar of strong liquor, inside which centipedes were soaking. As for the fat chicken, it had already been buried deep in the desert to be made into dried chicken.

"The treasure is here, ten miles away at the nine o'clock position!"

However, as Lei Laowu said, even if you try your best, you won't be able to dig it out.

The gold was buried ten feet deep beneath the sand and dust; even Zhang had to use special methods to retrieve it.

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's warning, Chen Jiuzhong immediately showed a look of disappointment.

They didn't doubt Zhang Xiaoshan's words, they were just unwilling to accept it.

"However, it's not entirely without a solution."

"Please enlighten me, young master!"

Even if they only receive one-tenth, it is still a tremendous fortune for them.

"Now is not the time, and if we want to retrieve the treasure, we still need to order some things from Ghost Street. After all, overcoming the difficulties of sandstorms is not something that can be done by human effort alone; we need a special aid!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately understood that this was Zhang Xiaoshan making empty promises.

But they still trusted the Zhang family's reputation, and all they had to do was wait.

They were also curious about how Zhang Xiaoshan overcame the difficulties of wind and sand.

"Next, we're getting ready to set off. We might be camping in the desert tonight. As for the gold, we'll leave it here for now and retrieve it when we come back."

"Yes, son!"

Upon hearing this, everyone quickly turned back to their rooms and began packing their belongings.

As for Jin Xiangyu, she stared intently at the gold as soon as she entered. She hadn't noticed it before, but now she realized that this was the treasure they had been waiting for.

But how did Zhang Xiaoshan find out?

Even the innkeepers were dumbfounded and couldn't believe it.

Leaving aside the difficulty in pinpointing the treasure's location, the sheer difficulty of excavating the gold itself—

Under the wind and sand, they dug and buried again, buried and dug again, over and over again, endlessly!

After all, given the nature of yellow sand, unless they dig the entire area at once, the depth they dig will determine the fluidity of the sand.

Otherwise, a depth of ten zhang (approximately 33 meters) would be far too easy for a group of tomb raiders.

Moreover, if a sandstorm hits at night, all previous efforts will be in vain.

"The shopkeeper?"

"Shut up and don't move!"

Previously, Jin Xiangyu still had some interest, but now she has absolutely no interest, even knowing that the treasure is about to be taken away.

She couldn't afford to offend these people.

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"Young master, they've arrived!"

At noon, a group of mysterious merchants approached from afar and came into view.

The group consisted of several hundred people, each leading a camel laden with boxes of 'goods', while the hundreds of guards wore long, loose white robes and long scarves that covered their faces, making them extremely mysterious.

"ready to go!"

Zhang Xiaoshan suddenly looked up at the sky and let out a loud, sharp whistle. A white falcon in the sky immediately swooped down.

The speed at which it came was astonishing!

But then, the white falcon that swooped down landed directly on Zhang Xiaoshan's arm.

The three-foot-tall falcon, perched on Zhang Xiaoshan's arm, stood proudly like a peacock, its sharp, eagle-like eyes scanning the surroundings, giving off an extremely dangerous aura.

You should know that this is nothing more than a three-foot-tall beast.

And here, every one of them was a top-notch martial arts master, yet they were looked down upon by a hairy beast.

But only Lei Laowu knew that the gyrfalcon on Zhang Xiaoshan's arm was no pushover. Not only was its strength comparable to that of a top-tier expert, but its advantage in the sky made it even more difficult to deal with.

Even if humans possess intelligence, the gyrfalcon, a natural hunter, is far more terrifying when it ambushes its prey.

Moreover, after Zhang Xiaoshan fed it so many rare and precious herbs for so many years, this gyrfalcon not only did not weaken due to old age, but even grew to a size of three feet, clearly becoming a different species.

Such a divine eagle is even more terrifying.

"Go!"

Zhang Xiaoshan placed a ribbon on the eagle's talons, and the gyrfalcon leaped up again.

This scene stirred the blood of countless men; having a magnificent falcon as a pet was the dream of many.

"Young master, this is..."

"With the three parties meeting, how could I possibly be alone?"

The Zhang family had arrived long ago; they were simply waiting at the oasis ahead—this was the signal to assemble!

"I see!"

The group suddenly realized what was going on.

That's right, although they are people from Ghost Street, they are only employed by the Zhang family and are not their own people. On the surface, they are even people of the Golden-Faced Buddha!

As one of the two major powers in Ghost Street, how could the Zhang family not have its own people?

"Let's go!"

"Please take care, young master. Welcome to visit again next time."

As Jin Xiangyu watched everyone board the camels, she smiled and greeted them, while already making plans in her mind.

This is truly a treasure hunt, and the treasure we're looking for is definitely a major one.

The gold that Zhang Xiaoshan placed here will surely return.

The Dragon Gate Inn is a notorious den of thieves; naturally, the timid starve while the bold thrive, not to mention that there is plenty of time to set traps.

With proper preparation, they might just be able to stalk the cicada while unaware of the oriole behind.

If Zhang Xiaoshan knew Jin Xiangyu's ambition, he would definitely laugh it off.

If it weren't for the fact that Jin Xiangyu is a character in the story, and if it were merely a shady inn, all of these people would surely be dead.

Are you still going to scheme against him?

He wanted to let the other person go, but the other person kept walking right into his line of fire.

"Young Master Zhang!"

From the caravan, a graceful figure shrouded in a long robe slowly emerged, her head slightly raised, revealing an absolutely stunning face.

Chapter 436 Untitled

"The sun sets and night falls."

The temperature in the desert will surely plummet; everyone, please be aware, we'll arrive in another hour.

Zhang Xiaoshan looked behind him. Although it was just a soft instruction, it seemed to be heard clearly by everyone in the team, as if they were not three feet away!

Even Princess Taiping, looking at Zhang Xiaoshan leading the way, never expected that the Zhang family actually had a base in the Western Regions.

The group quickened their pace, not wanting to camp in the wild.

Putting aside the hidden dangers, the sudden drop in temperature alone, at least below minus ten degrees Celsius, is a different story.

Coupled with the sharp, knife-like sandstorms, it's no joke.

An hour later, the group arrived at the oasis that Zhang Xiaoshan had mentioned.

This is a desert spring with a diameter of only one zhang (approximately 3.3 meters). Although the water source is illuminated by moonlight, there is actually no vegetation growing around it.

Ten feet away from the water source were ten tents that looked like Mongolian yurts.

Is this the Zhang family's secret base?

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment; this was completely different from the luxurious and grand Zhang family they had imagined.

After all, the Zhang family acts domineeringly, and everything they do must be luxurious, grand, and superior.

"Let's meet the guest to avoid any misunderstanding!"

As Zhang Xiaoshan muttered to himself, figures suddenly rose from the darkness amidst the surrounding yellow sand.

Each person carried a lightweight, simple crossbow, and wore camouflage clothing in the same color as the yellow sand, sending chills down one's spine.

Princess Taiping stared at these terrifying assassins, her beautiful eyes wide with shock—

Bloodthorn!

Compared to the renowned Blood Droplets, Blood Thorn has always been shrouded in mystery, with virtually no notable achievements.

But as we can see today, if Bloodthorn19 had suddenly ambushed them, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

A crossbow bolt suddenly bursting forth from the yellow sand would be impossible to defend against.

Moreover, when faced with a water source, most people would lower their guard and enter the encirclement, or rather, the hunting circle.

"Everyone, please!"

At this moment, the group arrived in front of the tent, which appeared to be an ordinary Mongolian yurt-style tent.

It's actually just an extremely ordinary tent.

However, the group soon realized something was wrong, because there was no food or any sign of habitation inside; it was completely empty.

"This is a place for you to rest. Although it is a bit simple due to the short notice, please make do with it for the night!"

"Not at all, thank you very much, young master!"

Looking at the spacious interior, which also provided shelter from the wind and rain, no one had any complaints.

Moreover, this tent is clearly made of high-quality materials and has excellent insulation.

But then, where would the Zhang family's base be?

If this is a temporary structure, then where does Bloodthorn live?

There were nearly a hundred Bloodthorn soldiers just now; it's impossible for them to have been hiding in the desert all night, especially since the temperature there is below zero.

Without a campfire and tent, it would be absolutely freezing to death in one night.

"Princess, Boss Lei, please come with me."

Zhang Xiaoshan, accompanied by Lei Laowu and Princess Taiping, along with two guards resembling generals, arrived at a high point on a hill.

From here, one can overlook the surrounding area for ten miles, including the water source.