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

Japan?

The expressions of the people changed slightly; they hadn't expected that the poison would come from that tiny country.

"No, but are you sure this poison came from Japan?"

Zhuge Zhengwo was in charge of the Divine Marquis's Mansion, and even the Six Doors were under his command, so his information channels were unlikely to be wrong. Even Zhang Xiao couldn't help but frown.

Did he remember it wrong?

"If the name Shexinyin is correct, it should come from Japan."

"I will verify this when I get back."

Although I don't know how Zhang Xiaoshan knew, even if it was just a glimpse of a record from before, I, Zhuge Zheng, dare not be careless.

As for the others, if they hadn't each found their own friends to plot against them and thought of Zhang Xiaoshan, they would probably have become puppets of others.

"Also, don't come to me with things like this in the future."

The Zhang family are businessmen who do not interfere in matters of the martial arts world. This time, it was only because Mr. Zhang had some impression of the Heart Seal that he took action to force it out.

If this happens again, don't blame me for kicking you out immediately!

"Yes, son!"

This is not just about saving lives.

If it's about saving lives, Zhang Xiaoshan has nothing to say.

But he didn't believe these people couldn't have thought of the level involved in this matter. Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan's warning to them also made them take notice.

This time, they were just lucky; it was pure chance.

If it weren't for the Heart-Slaying Seal, Zhang Xiaoshan would never have made a move.

After all, it is not a wise move to offend a mysterious and powerful force for no reason. There is more than one person behind Zhang Xiaoshan.

Of course, if any other forces offend Zhang Xiaoshan, Zhang Xiaoshan will not hesitate to take action.

···

"The Seal of the Heart!"

After everyone left, Zhang Xiaoshan lay under the parasol, lost in thought.

Huang Rong and the others, knowing what was happening below, didn't think it was a big deal. Their strength was not afraid of the tricks used in the martial arts world.

They were worried about Zhang Xiaoshan, while Zhang Xiaoshan was worried about the Zhang family as a whole.

"Floating Catkins, is there a martial arts style in Japan?"

"The Way of the Fist God? Never heard of it!"

Zhang Xiaoshan wasn't surprised, as the Zhang family's business in Japan spanned all four islands.

If the Fist God Path truly exists and is so powerful, how could the Zhang family not know of such a powerful overlord?

Therefore, he was not at all surprised by Liu Sheng Piaoxu's answer.

If it weren't for the influence of the Japanese, Zhang Xiaoshan would have offended a mysterious and powerful hidden force today.

"Young master, could it be that the other party was specifically targeting you?"

"Insignificant!"

Zhang Xiaoshan shook his head. He was still somewhat confident that Bi Gu was still the Seventh Young Master Hua.

Besides, why would they bother with him? Daring to provoke the Zhang family, they are completely courting death.

Unable to understand, Zhang Xiaoshan stopped paying attention to it.

there is always a solution to a problem.

If the other party tolerates it, that's fine. But if they dare to retaliate, Zhang Xiaoshan will dig three feet into the ground to find them.

Soon, the antidote developed by Murong Jiu was completed.

Compared to Ghost Street and Six Doors, this is much faster, and they haven't even achieved any concrete results yet. This is a unique antidote.

Moreover, even if the poison were diluted to the last drop, and the antidote were placed in front of them, they might not be able to analyze its components and develop a new antidote in a short time.

Even the slightest difference in the proportions of Chinese herbs can lead to huge deviations in their medicinal properties.

Moreover, this is not the dregs from boiling medicine.

This is a refined elixir; being able to analyze its main ingredient indicates a seasoned physician.

Murong Jiu had mastered the essence of the Ghost Doctor, and with the rare herbs and poisons collected by the Zhang family, the poison of the Heart-Slaying Seal was nothing to him.

After receiving the prescription, Zhang Xiaoshan immediately handed it over to Gui Yanluo, but did not disclose it to the public.

If the other party calms down, it's natural to leave them a way out.

If they dare to retaliate against the Zhang family, this medicine is the key to dismantling their power.

Zhang Xiaoshan was relieved of his worries.

At this moment, within the imperial court, Emperor Qinzong was furious.

They were already giving the Zhang family face by deciding to purchase their gunpowder, but they never expected the Zhang family to be so ungrateful.

Faced with the wrath of the court officials and the emperor, Zhuge Zhengye simply waved his hand.

The Zhang family was indeed a merchant family, but once they broke away from the Song Dynasty, they stopped feigning compliance with it.

Because the imperial court had no means to control the Zhang family.

Hongfu?

It doesn't matter if the Zhang family doesn't open, since even the head manager is an insignificant figure in the Zhang family.

At this time, the Zhang family's sales model in Jiangnan was mainly based on loose goods, which were sold to Jiangnan merchants at the original selling price as the wholesale price.

This will be a hard time for the prominent figures in Jiangnan.

After all, the retail price is several times higher than the wholesale price. It is conceivable that their previous extravagance must now be replaced by frugal consumption.

And the Zhang family has not yet offered any tribute.

···

"Zhu Wushi is dead!"

Two weeks later, a piece of news brought Zhang Xiaoshan back to his senses from his life of debauchery.

Zhu Wushi, who had usurped the throne for less than a year, died at the hands of the various vassal kings' reinforcements. However, the one who ultimately triumphed and succeeded to the throne was the former emperor's own younger brother.

Prince Ning!

First, they are the closest blood relatives; second, Prince Ning has a virtuous reputation!

Originally, Prince Ning was also an ambitious man. If Zhu Wushi had not succeeded in his rebellion, it would have basically ended in failure.

Therefore, the Prince of Ning was so happy to suddenly gain the throne that he couldn't sleep for several days.

At the same time, he promoted Cao Shaoqing, a trusted confidant of his former subordinate Tongzhou Society, to the position of Grand Eunuch of the Eastern Depot, in charge of overseeing state affairs.

After Wang Zhi of the Western Depot, Yu Huatian succeeded him as the supervisor of the Western Depot.

Chapter 487 Dongfang Bai's Ambition: Subduing Zhao Min

"Zhu ignores it!"

Upon receiving the news at Blackwood Cliff, Dongfang Bai couldn't help but reveal a faint smile.

Zhu Wushi's ascension to the throne was a conspiracy from beginning to end.

To destroy something, first make it mad!

Given Zhu Wushi's special status, Zhang Xiaoshan couldn't personally take action against him. The only way to prevent anyone from suspecting anything was to let him bring about his own demise.

He usurped the throne, which was illegitimate and lacked legitimacy.

Zhu Wushi was not like Zhu Di, the Prince of Yan, who held military power and whose princes were all threatened by Zhu Yunwen's policy of "reducing the power of the princes".

Zhu Wushi was merely a beneficiary of centralized power. He wielded great power, but everything he possessed was bestowed upon him by the emperor. He had no military power, and even though he held the secrets of the ten generals, it was ultimately nothing more than a mirage.

The princes launched a collective attack, and in just one year, Zhu Wushi, who thought he had the trump card, was completely defeated.

"Xuehua, it's time to close the net!"

Within the Sun Moon Cult, countless spies had been planted by Zhu Wushi.

Although these people hold insignificant positions, they constitute the vast foundation and core strength of the Sun Moon Cult.

It should be noted that the Sun Moon Cult has at least doubled in size in just two years, and most of this is supported by these people, with Zhu Wushi providing support behind the scenes.

Therefore, Dongfang Bai could not possibly give up this force.

At this point, Zhu Wu had failed, and the only way out for these people was to join forces with her, "Invincible East".

For a moment, Dongfang Bai felt an immense sense of accomplishment.

Because once he gains control, he can take the opportunity to eliminate those "thorns in the side" of the Sun Moon Cult.

"Yes, Sect Master!"

Tu Xuehua was involved in this scheme, so she naturally knew what to do.

On the contrary, Zhao Min, who was silently and eerily quiet on the side, had already returned to her beautiful women's clothing.

Her stunningly beautiful face, with its willow-leaf eyebrows and crescent-shaped eyes, had regained its former brilliance.

Because this place is forbidden to men, her long, fitted dress, made of plain white gauze, perfectly showcased her graceful figure and exquisite, translucent jade feet. If it weren't for the fact that everyone here was a woman, any man would be driven mad by her beauty.

However, for Dongfang Bai, Zhao Min's presence undoubtedly added more color and life to this forbidden area in the back mountain.

To be honest, only Tu Xuehua knew about her hidden gender within the entire Sun Moon Cult.

Zhao Min has also changed drastically during this period.

At first, he felt desperate and helpless after being captured, and even considered suicide.

But in the end, she managed to persevere.

She initially thought her life in the Sun Moon Cult would be hellish, but after spending some time in the forbidden area, she discovered that Dongfang Bubai was actually a woman disguised as a man.

Apart from the three women, this place is an absolute forbidden zone for the members of the Sun Moon Cult.

Even the two elders of Xuanming dared not set foot there.

Gradually, Zhao Min lowered her guard and stopped feeling depressed and lost.

Especially seeing the lazy yet domineering Dongfang Bubai, she saw him as a role model. Following the example of Emperor Wu and Shangguan Wan'er, she decided to become Dongfang Bai's right-hand man.

Only in this way can she avoid being trapped in this small forbidden area and becoming a 'private possession' in the eyes of others.

As for Bei Yuan? She can't go back there either.

The stain of being a traitor will be difficult for her to wash away for the rest of her life unless she helps the Northern Yuan cavalry enter the pass.

However, Zhao Min knew what was important and what was not; she knew that food should be eaten one bite at a time and a road should be walked one step at a time.

Moreover, to become Dongfang Bai's right-hand man, one must demonstrate sufficient value.

"The sect leader and Zhu Wushi aren't in a cooperative relationship? The sect leader foresaw Zhu Wushi's failure long ago?"

"When the birds are all gone, the good bow is put away; when the cunning rabbit is dead, the hunting dog is cooked!"

Although the Sun Moon Sect and the Dragon Guardian Manor are in a cooperative relationship, they are actually wary of each other. Once Zhu Wushi has free time, he will definitely take action against the Sun Moon Sect.

Similarly, the Sun Moon Cult had been plotting against Zhu Wushi from the very beginning.

Now that Zhu Wushi is dead, his spies planted within the Sun Moon Cult must all surrender to the cult in order to survive.

These spies were a significant part of the Dragon Guard Manor's resources back in the day.

Upon hearing Dongfang Bubai's thoughts, Zhao Min immediately understood the relationship between the two.

However, she was filled with even more doubts.

In terms of scheming, could Dongfang Bubai outsmart a ruthless and ambitious figure like Zhu Wushi?

She vaguely sensed that there must be a shadowy figure behind Dongfang Bai, guiding Dongfang Bubai. Otherwise, how could a demonic sect leader outmaneuver a peerless hero?

However, her status and position clearly do not qualify her to know.