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

Not only the Yingbin Building, but also the surrounding properties, the Zhang family began to liquidate their assets.

In just three days, all of Zhang's businesses were shut down.

In the business world, the Zhang family, who had previously suppressed everyone to the point of suffocation, seemed to have vanished in an instant, leaving only empty shops.

But the entire Wu Tang was unusually oppressive, a suffocating silence.

Everyone knew that the Zhang family was truly enraged this time.

The Zhang family is a large and powerful family, so the other party poisoned them to make them feel uncomfortable.

But once the Zhang family gets angry, it's no simple matter.

At least before, Zhang Xiaoshan's attitude had been relatively mild.

But now...

The bustling market remained prosperous, and amidst the lively discussions, the focus was even more on where the Zhang family would target next.

Chapter 535 The Zhang Family's Move: The Mastermind Behind the Scenes - Martial Emperor

The fifth floor of Ghost Street!

At this time, Ghost Street was the Zhang family's only stronghold and a gathering place for the Zhang family's experts.

The killing of hundreds of innocent people inside the Yingbin Building this time completely crossed Zhang Xiaoshan's bottom line.

This is not just a provocation against the Zhang family.

The insidious schemes involved are ruthless and inhumane.

Miao territory? The Unruly Commander?

Compared to the actions of these two parties, Zhang Xiaoshan was more convinced that a fourth force was involved.

Between the Zhang family, the Bad Commander, and Miao territory, three tigers vie for power, and Zhang Xiaoshan has too many targets in mind who will ultimately reap the benefits.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan did not rule out either possibility.

This is also why Zhang Xiaoshan directly shut down all of the Zhang family's businesses.

This poisoning is definitely not as simple as it seems on the surface!

Not only were they ruthless and inhumane, but their actions were also specifically targeted at the Zhang family.

Another reason for driving away the Zhang family's manager and servants was the infiltration of the Bad Guys.

Zhang Xiaoshan didn't want to end up with all his own people suddenly becoming the Bad Commander's men, just like the Xuanming Sect had.

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan trusted his own confidants and absolutely did not trust the people he recruited during this period.

in case!

While Zhang Xiaoshan was gathering information, all the assassins and experts who could arrive at Ghost Street "433" gathered to provide support.

The three teams of the Blood Droplets—Jin Bu'er, Duan Yanqing, and Li Mochou;

The Nine Zodiac Assassins: Nine Netherworld God, Bai Ze God, Si Chen Ke... nine assassins;

Dongfang Bai, Lianxing, Tu Xuehua, Lei Laowu (the Heavenly Official of the Tomb Raiders), and the Xiao family father and son Yue provided support...

Originally, Zhang Xiaoshan didn't need to look for Dongfang Bai.

But this matter was far too serious, and he had not only sought out Dongfang Bai, but also the Yin Empress Zhu Yuyan, and the reclusive Xiao family father and son...

After all, with over a hundred casualties, the reputation of Zhangjia Yingbinlou has plummeted.

At least the Zhang family's prestigious reputation has been tarnished.

And stains, of course, must be washed away with blood.

Only by letting people know the true value of the Zhang family's brand can we prevent them from doubting the Zhang family's reputation.

Other factions were unaware of the experts the Zhang family had gathered this time, but Princess Taiping, the Queen Mother of the West of Ghost Street, couldn't help but gasp when she saw the experts Zhang Xiaoshan had assembled.

When it moves, it is as powerful as thunder and lightning, and the weather changes drastically!

Three grandmasters were dispatched this time: Dongfang Bubai, Palace Master Lianxing, and Zhang Xiaoshan.

The seven peerless masters are: Fa Qiu Tian Guan, Kuang Shi Tie Zhan, Duan Yan Qing, Yin Hou Zhu Yu Yan, Chang Sheng Zun Zhe Shi Long, Tu Xue Hua, and Jiang Nan Yue!

There were no fewer than twenty top-tier experts, including twelve from the Zhang family, the Xiao father and son, the Xuanming Elders, and five experts from Ghost Street...

"Today's target—the Wu family!"

Wu family?

boom!

Princess Taiping's heart pounded, and she looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief.

Even Dongfang Bai, Lianxing, Zhu Yuyan and the others looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with confusion and doubt. They originally thought that they were going to make a move against the Bad Marshal or Miao Jiang, but they did not expect that Zhang Xiaoshan would actually make a move against the Wu family.

The current Wu family is the ancestral family of Emperor Wu, and they wield immense power in the court.

Even the Zhang family had previously gifted them soaps, glassware, and perfumes worth no less than 100,000 taels of gold...

"When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits!"

The recent poisoning incident at Zhang Family Restaurant, in which over a hundred people were killed, has severely damaged the Zhang family's reputation, not to mention their business.

However, this is only the cause; what is the other party's purpose?

Zhang Yi found it strange from the beginning. After all, the Bad Commander would not be so unwise as to think that the Zhang family was weak and easy to bully, and that the Miao experts would be so reckless as to poison the guests.

Therefore, during this period, Zhang conducted a series of investigations and finally found the mastermind behind it all.

Wu family!

The goal was to instigate a conflict between the Zhang family, the Bad Commander, and the Miao region, ultimately reaping the benefits.

Wu family? Emperor Wu!

How could Empress Zhu Yuyan not understand who the mastermind behind Zhang Xiaoshan was?

Does the Wu family have this capability? It's all just a cover-up.

How many experts in the entire Wu Tang Dynasty would dare to scheme against the Zhang family like this? And their ultimate goal is self-evident.

At first, Zhu Yuyan thought it was the work of the stubborn Miao Jiang, or that the Bad Marshal was deliberately instigating things. She never expected that the mastermind behind it all was the Martial Emperor.

But thinking about it, it also fits Emperor Wu's schemes and calculations.

They really thought that Emperor Wu, who appeared to be benevolent, was a truly upright and honorable person.

If she were truly kind, she would have been devoured long ago, leaving not even a trace, let alone ascending to the throne as an empress.

“Palace Master Lianxing, you used the Blood Droplets to wipe out the Wu family.”

Meanwhile, the frontline forces, led by Senior Yin Hou, the Celestial Official of the Tomb Raiders, the Mad Lion Iron Warrior, Venerable Stone Dragon, Jiangnan Yue, and the Xiao family father and son, held off the imperial reinforcements!

"can!"

Lianxing nodded. It was just the annihilation of an entire family, and she knew the Wu family was no good family; they had a terrible reputation.

Besides, with such terrifying power, she didn't even need to lift a finger.

With just the Blood Droplet alone, there is a peerless master, three top masters, plus five top masters from Ghost Street. The Wu family will likely be wiped out.

"Master Dongfang, you led the Nine Great Assassins and the Two Elders of Xuanming to hunt down other martial arts families."

Tonight, I will wipe the entire Wu family off the map!

"understood!"

Dongfang Bai nodded. It was a simple matter, and she didn't need to do it herself.

Even if they were to take action, it would only be against the Wu family.

On the contrary, Zhang Xiaoshan's whereabouts are unknown, and he is clearly heading towards Emperor Wu.

Even if he doesn't kill Emperor Wu, Zhang Xiaoshan will definitely not let him go easily.

"Check your weapons and equipment. We're moving out in fifteen minutes!"

Zhang Xiaoshan's face was gloomy, and his eyes flashed with cold light.

He originally didn't want to go to extremes, but unfortunately Emperor Wu did.

Since that's the case, he decided to target the Wu family.

After all, Emperor Wu's status was special and he couldn't be touched.

But the Wu family was different. Regardless of whether they were direct descendants or branches, the Zhang family decided not to let a single one go, completely shattering the Wu family's dream of ruling the world.

As the pack of wolves emerged from the mountains, a group of experts leaped through the streets and alleys of the capital, quickly attracting the attention of Prince Jin, Song Que, and others.

They came here to discuss future military deployments in response to the threat posed by the Later Zhou Empire.

But what happened next made even a grandmaster like the Prince of Jin feel that a storm was brewing.

The Zhang family, the Bad Commander, and the Miao region!

That force is simple: wolves and tigers, lurking like venomous snakes!

This poisoning incident was the fuse that lit the Zhang family's fuse; they had been waiting for the Zhang family to make their move.

Moreover, they also learned from the shadows that many experts had come to the capital.

Sure enough, the Zhang family made their move tonight.

The main character is the Flying Guillotine, assisted by a group of experts of unknown origin.

Just looking at the sheer number of those top-tier experts, even the Grand Marshal was filled with apprehension.

At the same time, the Grand Marshal also discovered the Zhang family's target this time—

The district of nobles and dukes!

Just when he thought the Zhang family's target was the Li family, he discovered that the Zhang family's goal was actually the Wu family!

Furthermore, the mansions of several Wu clans were surrounded by three teams of Blood Droplets.

Beneath the crimson robe, she awaited only one command, which would mark the moment when the Wu clan would be expelled from the family.

Even Wu Zetian was stunned when she received the message from the Imperial Guard that the Zhang family's target was the Wu clan.

In that instant, she realized she had been exposed.

Although she didn't know why her meticulous work had been exposed.

But she knew that if the Zhang family attacked the Wu family, the result would be that not a single one of them would be spared.

Upon realizing this, Emperor Wu was greatly alarmed:

"Guards! Guards! Guards..."

Suddenly, Emperor Wu roared.

Unfortunately, none of the imperial guards, palace guards, or even Shangguan Wan'er who had always been by her side, who obeyed her orders, were to be found.

In an instant, a chilling aura rose from behind Emperor Wu.

She knew the Zhang family would actually dare to target her, and they even knew about her behind-the-scenes plans.

Otherwise, they would never have extended their tentacles into the Forbidden City.

"Confirmed."

"Piaoxu, send a message to Palace Master Lianxing and Sect Leader Dongfang: It's time to make your move."

Zhang Xiaoshan looked at Shangguan Wan'er, whom he was holding in his hand, and obtained the final confirmation from the interrogation of Shangguan Wan'er.

At least this time we didn't kill the wrong person.

In an instant, a murderous aura permeated the entire palace.

Even Emperor Wu felt a suffocating pressure when he heard Zhang Xiaoshan's murderous aura.

Even someone as powerful as her, a master who could roam freely across the land.

But in front of Zhang Xiaoshan, he also felt an overwhelming aura that was like that of a demon god, an invincible force. This was Zhang Xiaoshan's true strength.

Watching the tall, slender figure slowly step into the main hall, Shangguan Wan'er, who was originally on her left and right, was now being held by Zhang Xiaoshan like a dead fish. It was clear that Zhang Xiaoshan already knew that she was the one who did it.

"The Zhang family? An 2.0 dares to rebel?"