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

"Be careful!"

Zhang Yuan knew Zhang Xiaoshan's methods, and besides, stealing things from the Jin Kingdom wouldn't be a big deal.

As Zhang Xiaoshan said, the Jin Kingdom was a foreign and ruthless people, so there was nothing to regret about turning against them. At most, they would just be collecting ginseng from Changbai Mountain and going around in circles.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan had opened up trade routes to Goryeo and was not short of goods.

However, Zhang Yuan had no idea how crazy Zhang Xiaoshan's next plan would be.

The target is directly aimed at the Great Golden Dragon Vein!

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"Son!"

For both Hongxiao and Jiangxue, the six months of separation felt like an eternity.

On the first night, Zhang Xiaoshan paid the public grain that had been stored up for half a year. At the same time, the release of his anger made Zhang Xiaoshan feel refreshed.

When Zhang Xiaoshan woke up in the morning, Hongxiao and Jiangxue had already prepared his change of clothes and helped him wash up. They didn't start preparing lunch until the sun was high in the sky.

Feeling the pure Yang Qi within his body, Zhang Xiaoshan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Zhang Sanfeng always maintained his virginity, and he was worried that the Pure Yang Wuji Gong had flaws.

But after a struggle, Zhang Xiaoshan found that the Pure Yang True Qi had not changed at all; on the contrary, he felt even more relaxed.

Clearly, the Pure Yang Wuji Gong does not restrict romantic relationships between men and women.

"Thank you for your hard work!"

Upon hearing this, the two pretty maids blushed and their beautiful eyes welled up with tears.

Only with this extravagant lifestyle did Zhang Xiaoshan feel at home, instead of the constant vigilance he felt outside.

Even with his formidable martial arts skills, he could still suffer a fatal misstep outside the martial world.

In the backyard of the Zhang residence, Fu Junzhuo and Liu Sheng Piaoxu were sparring.

After mastering the Profound Ice Force, Liu Sheng Piaoxu's strength improved by leaps and bounds, and the gap between him and Fu Junzhuo had narrowed to a significant advantage.

In Zhang Xiaoshan's eyes, her graceful and elegant figure was no different from music and dance.

The two women reacted differently upon seeing Zhang Xiaoshan's arrival.

Fu Junzhuo glanced at him at most, while Liu Sheng Piaoxu immediately shook off his longsword and stood respectfully to one side.

Since last night, they have been shocked by the extravagance of the Zhang family.

Woof! Woof! Woof...

Suddenly, Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the five hunting dogs, which nuzzled against his clothes in a fawning manner.

Back at the Zhang family home, the five hunting dogs only recognized Zhang Xiaoshan and refused to eat the food offered by the guards. They hadn't eaten since the previous night.

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the cooled roasted meat next to him, took out his gun blade, cut off pieces of meat, and fed it to the meat.

"Let's have dinner together later. If Miss Fu needs anything, the Zhang family still has some connections in Kyushu."

"Need not!"

Fu Junzhuo declined Zhang Xiaoshan's offer; she couldn't let outsiders know about her affairs.

"If Miss Fu needs anything, she can contact the Zhang family at any time."

"Guests are always welcome, and the Zhang family will do everything in its power to help."

Zhang Xiaoshan did not insist, and then took the two women to the hall for a meal.

At this moment, the dishes from the kitchen were served one after another, and Fu Junzhuo, as a guest, once again witnessed the extravagance of the Zhang family.

Last night, she already knew that these were all delicacies, the finest of the world, but she never expected that the Zhang family's lunch would still be so luxurious, with each dish being exquisitely prepared.

Moreover, the meal consisted of twenty or thirty dishes, making it the epitome of luxury.

"Hehe, just a little wine, Miss Fu, Miss Liu Sheng, please!"

After a satisfying meal, Zhang Xiaoshan brought Fu Junzhuo to the Hong Mansion.

The purpose was naturally to find those Silla maids. After all, Fu Junzhuo still needed to confirm whether Zhang Xiaoshan's purchase of a large number of Silla maids was truly in accordance with the conditions he had stated.

The extravagance of the Red Mansion has led to the Zhang family's main source of income now being entirely devoted to it.

With a daily profit of at least tens of thousands of taels, that's four to five million taels a year—a veritable gold-making machine, a gold mine.

"You're missing something, what a rare guest!"

As soon as they entered the restaurant, the charming and alluring Manager Feng, dressed in bright red, greeted them with captivating grace.

She only learned of Zhang Xiaoshan's return last night, and she never expected him to arrive here with his men the very next day. Manager Feng was overjoyed, her smile captivating.

"Manager Feng, this gentleman is from a famous family in Goryeo. He has come today to check on the situation of the Silla maids."

"A Silla maid? I see. Please come upstairs!"

The Silla maids were trained on the second and third floors, so Zhang Xiaoshan took Fu Junzhuo directly to the second floor.

The place had been renovated, and a dozen retired palace maids were training these Silla maids in palace etiquette in the main hall.

Each foreman was a Silla maid who was fluent in Chinese.

Actually, these people weren't considered true Silla maids; they were simply Silla people. True Silla maids were those who underwent training in Central Plains etiquette and passed the required tests.

"They work as maids here, with food and lodging provided, but no extra pay for three years."

Three years later, if you stay here, your monthly allowance will be at least three taels, and the foreman will receive five taels.

Furthermore, they are all bound by contracts!

A contract is a kind of guarantee!

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan appeared calm and composed, without the slightest hint of guilt.

Fu Junzhuo believed most of it. If so many people had contracts, then Zhang Xiaoshan was genuinely kind and not deceiving her.

Fu Junzhuo was left there to verify the information, while Zhang Xiaoshan led the ghost servant to the Black Street.

Chapter Sixty: The Golden Hairpin of the Red Mansion Across the Sea

"Senior Ghost Doctor!!"

"Young Master Zhang, what a rare guest!"

During the pleasantries, the Ghost Doctor immediately saw through Ghost One's true nature and looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with curiosity.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiaoshan had already begun refining a ghost corpse, and he could tell from the completeness of the ghost corpse that it was powerful, indicating that its previous identity must have been extraordinary.

He is at least a master-level expert in external martial arts!

"This is a shaman from the Jin Kingdom. The boy went to the snowy plains, encountered him, and turned him into a ghost corpse!"

"A Jin Dynasty shaman?"

After nodding, the alien expert, Ghost Doctor, stopped worrying about Ghost One's existence.

If it were a master from the Central Plains, the Ghost Doctor felt that Zhang Xiaoshan might have gone astray, but as for the Jin Kingdom shaman, well, let's just leave it at that.

Although he was a quack doctor, he also had a sense of national pride.

Zhang Xiaoshan used experts from other races to refine ghost corpses, which began to tilt the balance of power, and could be considered the 'right path'.

"Young man, you came looking for me right away, is something wrong?"

“Three things!”

Zhang Xiaoshan didn't stand on ceremony and spoke directly:

"The first thing is that I obtained a lot of good things in the Jin Kingdom this time, including some special prescriptions left by extraordinary people. I will ask for your guidance later."

Secondly, the younger generation is preparing a plan for Southeast Asia, hoping that the seniors will prepare a large quantity of insect repellent and detoxifying medicines, preferably a formula.

Thirdly, we invite you to a place with an unfamiliar environment, boasting vast rainforests comparable to the entirety of Kyushu, and teeming with unfamiliar poisonous creatures. You are the perfect explorer!

Of Zhang Xiaoshan's three incidents, the first two were alright.

But regarding the third thing, the Ghost Doctor couldn't help but look at Zhang Xiaoshan as if he were a madman.

How could a rainforest comparable to Kyushu be possible?

And to venture inside and risk his life? He'd be crazy to do that.

"The third thing, the specific location?"

"The other side of this sea!"

On this journey, I have found a connection point in the far north, through which I can reach the other side of the ocean.

Besides the senior figures, there was also the younger generation's father-in-law, Huang Yaoshi, two eminent monks from Shaolin, one hundred martial monks, and approximately three hundred other people in total.

puff!

The Ghost Doctor looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief. "The other side of the ocean?"

Wang Yang, the vast ocean, where is the other shore?

And if Zhang Xiaoshan wasn't lying, wouldn't that mean...?

The thought of the possibility left the Ghost Doctor deeply shaken and unable to shake off the shock.

"Furthermore, wherever you go this time, I will give you the Dragon-Subduing Wood as an aid."

Where the forests are dense and the dangers are unknown, the Dragon-Subduing Wood can dispel poisons and provide self-defense, ensuring safety.

"Is Young Master Zhang serious?"

"I have no intention of deceiving you. You may come to the Zhang residence tonight for a late-night talk by candlelight."

The young man has explained everything he found in ancient books, and he will certainly not disappoint you, senior. Moreover, this time I have brought back many fine things from the Jin Kingdom. If they don't broaden your horizons, they will at least greatly surprise you.

"Is it?"

The Ghost Doctor nodded, understanding that Zhang Xiaoshan might indeed know something.

Meanwhile, inside Ghost Street, Zhang Xiaoshan also sent those gems to the core secret room, waiting for an opportunity to sell them.

As for Lei Laowu?

Zhang Xiaoshan also issued a secret order: when to return and when to plan the Jin Kingdom's Dragon Vein Imperial Mausoleum.

The Great Golden Dragon Vein is not something easily severed; this is an imperial mausoleum.

Not to mention the numerous traps and mechanisms, there are even shamans guarding the tomb outside. If the enemy is alerted, Lei Laowu might not return alive.

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One month later, Zhangjia Wharf.

Twelve large Fujian-style ships departed from Bianjing (Kaifeng) and sailed down the Qiantang River into the sea.

After setting sail, these large Fujian ships split into two: seven ships sailed along the coast to Southeast Asia, and five ships sailed to Japan.

Among them, the experts Zhang Xiaoshan dispatched to explore the New World are currently en route to Korea on a Fujian-made ship.

Watching the fleet depart, after a busy month, Zhang Xiaoshan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The Nanyang group was led by Zen Master Xianxia and Juewu, and guarded by thirty Shaolin monks.

The expedition, led by Huang Yaoshi and the Ghost Doctor, with Jue Tong and Jue Ming leading seventy Shaolin monks as guards, along with other talents, totaling more than three hundred people, unloaded their cargo in Korea and headed directly to the far north along the coast.

At this time, only Juexin was protecting Zhang Yuan and Juezhi was guarding the courtyard within the Zhang family.

Even so, the Zhang family's guards were still top-notch.

On the opposite bank of Zhangjia Wharf, An Shigeng watched the departing fleet with his clairvoyant eyes, a hint of curiosity creeping into his expression.

Normally, when the Zhang family ships goods, Zhang Xiaoshan doesn't need to personally deliver them.

Even if those Japanese samurai were guests, given Zhang Xiaoshan's status and position, it would be impossible for him to personally appear.

"Do you think there's something fishy about those fleets?"

This is what An Shigeng said to Ji Yaohua, because he sensed that this fleet was not ordinary.

"There is definitely a problem. As far as I know, there are very few Jonin among these people."

Moreover, the woman behind Young Master Zhang is a descendant of the Yagyu school of Japanese martial arts, a renowned master of Bushido, whose status far surpasses that of the Japanese samurai.