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

Huang Rong glanced at Liu Sheng Piaoxu behind Zhang Xiaoshan and saw Fu Junzhuo sitting quietly to the side. Both were extremely beautiful and charming. Huang Rong was full of jealousy, which made Hong Qigong smile.

He was deeply attached to his children and immediately noticed Huang Rong's jealousy.

If there were no affection, why would anyone care?

"You scoundrel, is this the answer you were asked to find in the far north?"

Seeing Piaoxu's respect and Fu Junzhuo's gentleness, Huang Rong was furious.

This isn't an adventure; it's clearly him abandoning her to pursue his own pleasures.

"Girl, I'll explain some things later."

This is Master Chae-rin's eldest disciple from the Goryeo Dynasty. He has come to the Central Plains on business, to discuss cooperation with the Zhang family.

This young lady, named Piaoxu, is a renowned martial arts master from Japan. From now on, she will serve the Zhang family as a samurai!

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's explanation, Huang Rong's big eyes immediately lit up.

He pondered Zhang Xiaoshan's words, wondering how much of it was true and how much was false.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan still raised his hand and took out something he had prepared for Huang Rong: a precious pearl.

It was found by Zhang Xiaoshan in the far north.

This pearl is not fluorite, but a piece of ancient cold jade that has been polished into a pebble by the river.

After Zhang Xiaoshan enhanced it with a thousand merits, it not only became round and smooth, but also had a stronger effect on preserving youth. Wearing it on one's body could also accelerate the cultivation of internal energy.

"A gift I brought for you from the far north, a ten-thousand-year-old cold jade bead."

Wearing this item can accelerate the circulation of your internal energy, calm your mind, and aid in your cultivation.

Another benefit it has is its ability to preserve youth, making one eternally young!

what?

Zhang Xiaoshan flashed a fragrant breeze, and the Cold Jade Bead that was originally in his hand was now in Huang Rong's hand.

Even Liu Sheng Piaoxu and Fu Junzhuo's eyes were fixed on that bright white and precious pearl, never expecting that the gift Zhang Xiaoshan brought was so valuable.

It can be said to be a treasure of the martial arts world.

Huang Yaoshi also smiled, after all, this showed Zhang Xiaoshan's good intentions.

"You are wise!"

Looking at the precious pearl, Huang Rong rolled her eyes at Zhang Xiaoshan.

Eternal youth is the pursuit of many women, not to mention the added benefit of accelerating internal energy cultivation.

The envious glances from Liu Sheng Piaoxu and Fu Junzhuo clearly revealed the difference in their social status.

And what about Guo Jing?

With Hong Qigong's personal intervention and Zhang Xiaoshan's persuasion, the matter of Guo Jing killing Chen Xuanfeng was put aside.

The fact that eight-year-old Guo Jing killed Chen Xuanfeng can only be attributed to fate.

It should be noted that Chen Xuanfeng also possessed considerable martial arts skills; it can only be said that murderers pay with their lives, and retribution is inevitable.

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"The astronomical telescope... was it really a success?"

In a room atop Peach Blossom Island, Zhang Xiaoshan stared at the enormous telescope before him. Had Huang Yaoshi actually managed to create this?

"According to your theory, although I failed hundreds of times, it's not particularly difficult once I understand the principle!"

Cattle!

Zhang Xiaoshan looked at his somewhat arrogant father-in-law. An astronomical telescope is not the same as the telescopes we have today.

The technology involved is far more advanced than simple telescopic vision.

The ability to create it laid the foundation for astronomers.

What do you think the moon looks like?

"Is Uncle a little disappointed by how bumpy and uneven the place is?"

“You really do know!”

Huang Yaoshi looked at Zhang Xiaoshan, who was peering into the starry sky. From the moment Zhang Xiaoshan mentioned the astronomical telescope, he knew that Zhang Xiaoshan knew far more than he did.

really!

Zhang Xiaoshan still had many secrets he hadn't revealed, but he would never have believed it if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes.

"It's recorded in ancient books, and does Uncle know the answer I found in the far north?"

"What is it?"

"A new continent, a primitive continent no less than the Nine Provinces."

There should be primitive tribes there. My nephew is worried that if we send ordinary people to scout ahead, they might be ambushed or killed by those natives.

Therefore, I want my uncle to lead two eminent monks to explore that new land!

Most importantly, if the records are correct, there are many specialties of the New World there, some of which could solve the food crisis in the Central Plains, eliminating the worry of widespread starvation after natural disasters or man-made calamities.

"Are you serious?"

Huang Yaoshi looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with suspicion. A new continent no less vast than the Nine Provinces? It was truly unbelievable to him.

"Uncle should already know the answer!"

The gift Zhang Xiaoshan gave to Huang Yaoshi is evidence of this.

"There's also the Ghost Doctor, and I even plan to invite Grandmaster Zhang Zhenren to the New World."

The more people there are, the stronger they are, and the safer they are.

"Your plan is quite ambitious."

Huang Yaoshi did not refuse; he had originally planned to die at sea after Huang Rong got married.

Since we don't have any specific destination in mind, this might just be a nice trip.

Chapter Fifty-Seven: Demanding the Nine Yin Manual - Sword Debate in the Ancient Tomb

"What a big boat!"

On the way back, Zhang Xiaoshan brought Hong Qigong and his group along.

Zhou Botong was naturally the one who was making a fuss. Although the large Fu ship was not the largest ship, it was still extremely large, with a length of 20 zhang and a width of 4 or 5 zhang.

These types of ships are usually used for long-distance ocean voyages and rarely appear on inland rivers.

"Young Master Zhang, are these Japanese people all your subordinates?"

"Some of them are ninja masters I recruited from various sects in Penglai, a total of four Jonin, who are proficient in disguise, invisibility, the Five Elements Escape Technique, and the Shadow Clone Technique."

Jonin?

Hong Qigong was a man of great experience and knowledge, so he naturally understood that a Jonin was already a master.

Although small in number, they are elites.

However, compared to Gui Yi beside Zhang Xiaoshan, these are nothing at all.

At this moment, Zhang Xiaoshan looked at Zhou Botong, who was wandering around to the side, and couldn't help but say:

“Senior Zhou, I know you were trapped on Peach Blossom Island because of a scroll of the Nine Yin Manual. I wonder if you could teach me the Sanskrit general outline of the Nine Yin Manual? In exchange, I have many martial arts secrets here.”

Is there a Sanskrit general outline in the Nine Yin Manual?

Zhou Botong was already on guard when he heard about the Nine Yin Manual, but when he learned that Zhang Xiaoshan only wanted the Sanskrit outline, it immediately aroused his curiosity.

Even Hong Qigong was just average; no one expected that Zhang Xiaoshan would know that the general outline of the Nine Yin Manual was in Sanskrit.

Back then, only a very small number of people had seen the Nine Yin Manual.

As for the general principles?

Hong Qigong immediately looked at Zhou Botong. Could it be that Huang Yaoshi had also seen it back then?

"Little guy, you're saying the general principles of the Nine Yin Manual are in Sanskrit?"

"Hehe, could it be that you, senior, can understand the contents of the Nine Yin Manual's general outline?"

Back then, to prevent the Nine Yin Manual from falling into the hands of villains, Huang Shang wrote the general outline in Sanskrit, which is why ordinary people couldn't understand it at all. I think you did the same, senior?"

Zhou Botong recalled a nonsensical passage in the Nine Yin Manual and immediately believed Zhang Xiaoshan's words.

"Moreover, I will not let you suffer any losses. These secret manuals were obtained by me in the far north. They are the martial arts of the Iron Blood Banner Sect back then."

The palm technique Gui Yi used earlier was the Great Banner Wind and Cloud Palm, its exquisite skill no less than the Iron Palm, and its ferocity no less than the Dragon Subduing Palm.

Zhang Xiaoshan took out several martial arts manuals from his backpack, including the Iron-Blooded Twelve Styles and the Great Banner Wind and Cloud Palm.

Upon hearing about the Great Banner Wind and Cloud Palm technique, Zhou Botong didn't even consider whether the transaction should continue; he immediately opened the palm technique manual.

He was a martial arts fanatic and had personally witnessed Gui Yi's palm technique, so he naturally knew how powerful it was.

Sure enough, Zhou Botong was immediately captivated at first sight.

Even Hong Qigong sighed upon seeing this scene. After witnessing the other's martial arts skills, it would be difficult for Zhou Botong not to make the exchange.

"The martial arts of the Great Banner Sect? Could it be...?"

Hong Qigong looked at Gui Yi with surprise in his eyes.

But Zhang Xiaoshan shook his head, especially since the environment beyond the Great Wall was extremely dangerous, which is why the Great Banner Sect no longer existed.

"The Great Banner Sect was destroyed by the Jin Kingdom long ago, so I won't say more about Gui Yi's identity."

"Is it?"

"Senior Zhou, isn't it a good deal to exchange these few volumes of martial arts for your currently useless general outline?"

"Not bad at all! But kid, why did you only want the general outline?"

Zhou Botong did not resist, but looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with a puzzled expression.

"The Jade Maiden Heart Sutra surpasses the Quanzhen School in skill; Chongyang's life was no less than anyone else's!"

This is a passage left by Master Wang Chongyang in the secret chamber of the ancient tomb. I think Senior Zhou should know that history. After Senior Lin Chaoying died, she left behind a scroll of the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra, which not only restrains the Quanzhen martial arts, but is also extremely mysterious.

In order to suppress the martial arts in the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra, Master Chongyang inscribed most of the ultimate techniques from the Nine Yin Manual on it.

Leaving aside the second volume, the first volume contains the Yi Jin Duan Gu Chapter, the Spiral Nine Shadows, and the Healing Secret Technique…”

Zhang Xiaoshan said some things, and Zhou Botong immediately believed what Zhang Xiaoshan said.

Because as long as he and Guo Jing know the contents of the first volume, he still believes in Guo Jing's pure heart, which can only be obtained from the ancient tomb.

"The Jade Maiden Heart Sutra surpasses the Quanzhen Sect in skill? Senior Brother, do you really say that?"

Upon hearing about martial arts, Zhou Botong immediately perked up. Hong Qigong was also just average; he never expected that Wang Chongyang would one day admit defeat.

As for the saying "Wang Chongyang was no less than anyone else in his life," the Nine Yin Manual was created by Huang Shang, and Wang Chongyang was just saving face for himself in the end.

The difference in skill level was already evident in the previous sentence.

"The Jade Maiden Sword Technique counters the Quanzhen Sword Technique. Basically, when a Quanzhen disciple encounters a successor of the Ancient Tomb Sect, they can only passively take a beating."

The last chapter of the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra is called the Jade Maiden Pure Heart Sword.

This martial art is very profound and requires two people to practice it simultaneously. One person practices the Quanzhen Sword Technique, and the other practices the Jade Maiden Sword Technique. Only when the two swords are combined can their strongest power be unleashed.

"If they were two top-tier experts, they could fight against your Four Great Masters level powerhouses."

"Really?"

Zhou Botong and Hong Qigong were shocked, not expecting the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra to be so powerful.

Fighting against the four masters?

It's worth noting that even the Seven Masters of Quanzhen needed the Big Dipper Sword Formation to contend with them, while the Ancient Tomb Sect only needed two people. The difference between them is enormous.

The Jade Maiden Heart Sutra, with its superior skills compared to the Quanzhen Sect, is indeed no exaggeration.

"This is the culmination of Senior Lin's life's work, his purpose being to cultivate this martial art with Master Chongyang!"

"Hey!"