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

Looking at Zhang Yuan after he finished drinking the Ten-Ingredient Tonic Soup, Zhang Xiaoshan raised his hand and used the Pure Yang Finger to press on Zhang Yuan's Tanzhong acupoint.

At the same time, the power of the Dragon Balls vaguely enveloped Zhang Yuan's head.

The Nine Cauldrons Divine Skill is different from other martial arts. It is a domineering and fierce martial arts technique. Last time, Zhang Yuan also broke through after eating the gall of the medicinal snake.

However, besides being highly nutritious, the key is that it must be easily absorbed.

If the medicine cannot be absorbed, the accumulated medicinal power will rupture the meridians, leading to qi deviation and death.

"Father, let's begin!"

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Zhang Xiaoshan's pure Yang purple energy, combined with the power of the Dragon Pearl and his primordial spirit, kept a close eye on Zhang Yuan's breakthrough.

Zhang Yuan, who had just felt his body about to explode, quickly circulated the Nine Cauldrons Divine Skill to digest the two powerful medicinal forces. Otherwise, he would have either exploded and died or suffered severe damage to his meridians.

However, with Zhang Xiaoshan's pure Yang purple energy protecting his heart meridian, and the guidance of his primordial spirit and the power of the dragon pearl, he was able to achieve his goal.

Zhang Yuan wasn't worried about these problems, but breaking through was a tough challenge.

It's like how continuous heavy rains over several months cause river levels to rise repeatedly, exceeding the predetermined height, and even continuing to rise.

Generally speaking, it's only a matter of time before a riverbank collapses!

The problem of the riverbank's load-bearing capacity was solved, but the surging river water did not decrease; in fact, it accumulated more and more, already impacting both banks of the embankment.

Therefore, the pain of swollen and distended meridians is like being slowly sliced ​​into pieces by ten thousand knives, and it is extremely unpleasant.

Under such pain, Zhang Yuan felt his mind was clear and empty, and he had no intention of guiding a breakthrough.

Fortunately, Zhang Xiaoshan was able to project his primordial spirit into his body and use the power of the Dragon Ball to help Zhang Yuan circulate the Eighth Cauldron's cultivation method, forcibly guiding this vast and powerful medicinal force to complete the breakthrough.

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With the addition of pure Yang purple energy to repair meridians and nourish the five internal organs, Zhang Yuan's absolute safety is guaranteed!

Soon, the morning was over.

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"A breakthrough in seclusion? Zhang Yuan?"

Looking at the intelligence in his hand, Emperor Wu was surprised that even Zhang Xiaoshan had not expected that Emperor Wu could still obtain information about Zhang Yuan's cultivation under his absolute secrecy.

If Zhang Xiaoshan knew, he would understand that something had happened to Zhang Yuan.

After all, Zhang Xiaoshan was well aware of the security situation within the villa.

Let alone a few mythical beasts guarding the house, even a group of female experts in the courtyard would make it impossible for ordinary people to approach.

On the contrary, the Zhang family had many servants, who all seemed to be trustworthy old men, but since they were not his own people, Zhang Xiaoshan would not completely trust them.

Moreover, some government agencies and cutting-edge technologies...

Some things might fool Zhang Yuan, but not Zhang Xiaoshan. Even a few casual remarks from Zhang Yuan could reveal important information.

"Interesting. I never expected that Zhang Yuan, who looks kind and gentle and like an ordinary person, is actually a martial arts master!"

Emperor Wu handed the message to Shangguan Wan'er, his eyes gleaming.

All factions are secretly gathering information about the Zhang family.

The head of the family, Zhang Yuan, is of paramount importance.

But no one expected that Zhang Yuan, who seemed like an ordinary person and needed the help of a master, was actually a master.

"Wan'er, what do you think?"

"The Zhang family patriarch is merely hiding a little bit of his martial arts skills."

Even if the Zhang family head were an ordinary person, with Zen Master Juexin providing close protection and the River Fiends as his personal attendants, not to mention countless other experts in secret, no one could defeat him without the intervention of a Grandmaster.

Moreover, taking action against the head of the Zhang family, regardless of the outcome, would absolutely offend the Zhang family to the point of no return.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Wu nodded, somewhat speechless.

The women around Zhang Xiaoshan, even his maids, were all highly skilled.

As Zhang Xiaoshan's father, why didn't Zhang Xiaoshan make arrangements for Zhang Yuan? It's just that they hadn't thought of this before, or they hadn't noticed the information that Zhang Yuan practiced martial arts.

Chapter 520 Bad Guys, Assemble!

"The Song Dynasty collapsed so quickly!"

Three months later, the women in the villa were all settled into their new roles.

The cultivation of the Four Sword Techniques has progressed to the point of minor success, and some have even reached the beginner level, with the initial enthusiasm waning.

On the contrary, news from the Song Dynasty at this time was that the Song army was suffering a crushing defeat under the pressure of the Later Zhou Empire's army, and had no power to resist whatsoever.

Whether it was the imperial army or the rebel armies, they were all like paper tigers in the face of the Later Zhou Empire's army.

In less than half a year, at least half of the Song Dynasty's territory was swallowed up by the Later Zhou Empire.

This situation not only shook Zhang Xiaoshan, but also the entire Wu Tang and Ming Empires.

Was the Song Dynasty really weak?

No, the Song Dynasty was very strong. Although it was a civil official who commanded the army, its equipment was top-notch.

The divine crossbow, the triple-bow ballista, and even the wheeled crossbow that could fire a large number of bolts—even the Qin Dynasty's crossbow formations had no advantage over the Song Dynasty.

As for mechanical beasts?

With the domineering power of the triple-bow ballista, it could easily pierce through with a single crossbow strike.

Even so, they still suffered a crushing defeat against the Later Zhou Empire, utterly powerless to resist.

This only shows that the Song Dynasty had no capable people left. Faced with such a powerful imperial army, it would only take the Song Dynasty a year to completely conquer it. (April 17th)

Even Zhang Xiaoshan sighed in admiration.

"Pity!"

The environment of the Song Dynasty was most suitable for the development of commerce.

Unfortunately, once the emperor becomes corrupt, the entire court will suffer, and even if a new emperor wants to turn the tide, he will have no chance.

Time waits for no one, and utter destruction has already arrived.

"Young master, Madam Wang just sent a message. Should we temporarily set aside?"

"unnecessary!"

Zhang Xiaoshan sneered.

He knew perfectly well what Lady Wang was thinking.

There was so much dirt on them that they could be found out almost every time they investigated. Zhang Xiaoshan naturally knew what the other party was afraid of.

However, since this incriminating information doesn't constitute a rebellion, it's generally harmless.

As for the matter of the King of Western Xia, out of respect for the Zhang family, neither the Six Doors, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, nor the Net will take any action.

The Western Xia dynasty has already perished; an incompetent and doomed ruler is hardly a threat.

Moreover, neither Li Qiushui nor Madam Wang were kind-hearted people.

"Piaoxu, send a message to Uncle Gui and tell him to stop the business of selling stolen goods and buying and selling stolen goods during this period."

Instead, they transformed the wholesale of glassware, soaps, and spices into vouchers similar to salt certificates, which could be used to pick up goods at any Ghost Street, but the handling fee was 10% higher!

"Yes, son!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Sheng Piaoxu instantly understood Zhang Xiaoshan's purpose.

Now that the Song Dynasty is on the verge of collapse, those merchants will inevitably flee the Song Dynasty in a frenzy.

Would the Song Dynasty be willing to accept this?

They were absolutely unwilling to accept this, so the imperial court intervened in everything from preventing the merchants from escaping to stabilizing the situation.

Gold is valued in prosperous times, antiques are valued in chaotic times.

And if you're going to escape? Besides jade, the most important thing you need to take is gold.

Basically, the world's universal currency

However, the money shops were guarded and controlled by government officials, and those merchants were still from powerful families and nobles, so they might end up in Ghost Street.

Although there was a lot of gold in Ghost Street, it wasn't enough for all these people to rush to exchange it.

Even the ten largest money houses, amidst this massive influx of people, only ended up going bankrupt and running away with the money.

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan transformed these people's assets into vouchers similar to salt certificates. In this way, wealthy merchants could directly exchange these vouchers for goods and then use them to pick up goods in other ghost streets.

These goods, though not gold, are absolutely sought-after commodities everywhere.

Even though Yangzhou Ghost Street is just across the river, it's still a formidable barrier.

"As for the Red Mansion?"

Zhang Xiaoshan looked solemn and somewhat hesitant.

Although he believed that the army of the Later Zhou Empire was not the rebel army, the environment in Hongfu was still too dangerous.

However, there were too many people from the Red Mansion, nearly three hundred in total, including those on and off the mountain.

Even excluding those from Lin'an Prefecture, there are still over a hundred people from the Zhang family.

Once the Song Dynasty falls, these people will definitely become targets for certain individuals.

Even though Zhang Xiaoshan can be ruthless at times, saving a life is just a matter of course for his own people.

"The Zhang family's business has nothing to fear from anyone!"

Tell the manager of Hongfu Restaurant that business will continue as normal regardless of what happens. If anyone causes trouble, tell them:

This is the Zhang family's business!

"Yes, son!"

Watching Liu Sheng Piaoxu's departing figure, Zhang Xiaoshan looked southeast with a regretful expression.

He didn't believe the Song Dynasty could escape this calamity; the fact that it hadn't been destroyed by foreign tribes was its last vestige of dignity.

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"Bad guys, assemble!"

Hidden Soldier Valley!

The black-clad man's cloak rustled softly, and his gaze was like a black hole, deep and terrifying.

With the rise of the Later Zhou Empire, the Song Dynasty clearly couldn't hold out for long. Once the Later Zhou Empire destroyed the Song Dynasty, it would immediately turn its attention to the Wu Tang Dynasty.

Chaos is imminent, and the secrets of heaven are in disarray!

Cihang Jingzhai descended the mountain to search for the true dragon of destiny, but this chaotic situation was not something a group of women could control.

At this moment, the man in black had already calculated that Qin Shi Huang was indeed the chosen one.

Heaven cannot be defied, but he insists on defying it.

"Yes, handsome!"

The Bad Guys are divided into thirty-six Heavenly Generals, who are hidden masters from all sides;

The seventy-two Earthly Fiends are generals stationed in the army. Their positions vary, but they are all undoubtedly important figures.

Not to mention those scoundrels who have developed over hundreds of years, are deeply rooted, and have infiltrated every corner of society.

Without his summons, no one could detect the flaws in these scoundrels' scheme!

Even Zhang Xiaoshan was no exception.

Because being a scoundrel is just a 'side job' for them, many of them have family-inherited skills and century-old shops, and their backgrounds appear to be extremely clean.

"Going against the tide requires finding a way to break the deadlock—"

The Zhang family!

Fate is irreversible, and to defy it, one must find the 'one that has vanished'.

Or at other times, this is difficult.