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

Consumed by rage, An Yunshan's face turned deathly pale.

The secret of the Absorption Technique is top secret; how could it be revealed to outsiders?

Everyone looked as if they had just realized something, never expecting that Zhang Xiaoshan had foreseen this day so early, showing his extreme shrewdness.

However, considering the domineering nature of the Absorption Technique, and the fact that Zhang Xiaoshan was able to withstand that terrifying devouring power and break the technique with a single finger, they understood that this was not something that the simple Pure Yang Limitless Technique could achieve.

At this point, the only expert left in the An family was An Shigeng, who was confronting Ghost Yama.

If An Shigeng still had a chance to fight back after the previous defeat, now that even his invincible father had been defeated by Zhang Xiaoshan, An Shigeng had completely given up on resisting.

He knew that the An family's last hope was gone.

"Uncle An, we've met once, and it's a story of winners and losers."

"Take Grandpa An with you. I think they should be waiting for you outside."

"That's right, history is written by the victors, and the An family has lost!"

An Shigeng glanced at Zhang Xiaoshan and knew that what they were about to face was not the Zhang family's revenge, but the wrath of the imperial court.

The Copper Case: The An family's attempt to shake the foundations of the empire has crossed the line of the imperial court.

Let alone the An family father and son, the threat of exterminating their entire clan is not just empty talk.

From this day forward, there will only be one Zhang family in Lin'an Prefecture.

Watching An Shigeng lead the struggling An Yunshan away, the Zhang family home was also in a mess. After all, the clash of a group of experts was incredibly destructive.

"Jin Bu'er, put away the musket. From now on, it will be used as a secondary weapon for the Blood Droplets."

"Yes, son!"

Having witnessed the terrifying power of Zhang Xiaoshan and the formidable strength of Ghost One and Ghost Two, Jin Bu'er became even more humble.

It should be noted that the Zhang family previously had five eminent monks as their guards, plus Zhang Xiaoshan's personal bodyguards Ghost One and Ghost Two, Liu Sheng Piaoxu, and Ghost Yama, the leader of Ghost Street. His strength was far beyond that of the top ten in the Zhang family.

It can be said that the Zhang family, this behemoth, is like a lurking dragon in the martial arts world.

Once born, it will surely soar above the nine heavens.

The deadly Flying Guillotine, when combined with these well-made muskets, becomes even more formidable.

He wielded this power and held a high position of authority within the Zhang family.

“Uncle Gui, go to the An family’s underground palace. All of the An family’s collections over the years are in there. We can’t let the people watching the show outside benefit from it.”

"Yes, Master!"

Ghost Yama also knew the intentions of the Six Doors and the Divine Marquis's Mansion. They sat on the sidelines and watched the tigers fight, throwing the Zhang family out as cannon fodder.

Naturally, the Zhang family wouldn't leave any of the remaining benefits to them.

Ghost Street's abilities meant that before the Six Doors could react, they could easily empty the entire An family home.

As for the An family's 'legacy,' it's even less likely to fall into the hands of the Six Doors.

That's real estate; how could the Six Ministries possibly offer it to the Six Doors for a bargain?

Moreover, it presents an opportunity for the Zhang family, making it a logical step to swallow up the An family's business.

Watching Ghost Yama depart, Zhang Xiaoshan bowed and thanked the experts who had come to his aid:

"I am very grateful for your help this time."

"Young Master Zhang, you're too kind. Even without us, the Zhang family's strength is no less than the An family's. We are merely adding icing on the cake."

Zhuo Qianshan had previously dealt with the An family's retainers, but his mind had been focused on the entire battlefield, so he was naturally aware of just how powerful the Zhang family had been this time.

The An family hired five top-tier foreign aids, but the Zhang family only hired one, yet they still held the upper hand.

It wasn't until the Red Sect Dharma King and the Nameless Swordsman left the scene that the An family suffered a complete defeat.

After all, who could have imagined that the Zhang family, which had only recently risen to prominence, would possess such terrifying strength?

It can be said that the Zhang family's first display of their ferocity this time is enough to shake the entire nation.

"The more soldiers Han Xin commands, the better!"

Without the support of Uncle Zhuo and others, if the Zhang family and the An family fought to the death, wouldn't that benefit outsiders?

I see that Uncle Zhuo practices the Hundred Steps Divine Fist. I happen to have a scroll here—the Great Subduing Demon Fist, a superior technique from the Nine Yin Manual, which would be extremely suitable for Uncle Zhuo.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang!"

Zhuo Qianshan did not refuse, firstly because he felt it was a fair compensation.

Secondly, the fact that he was the main force in this battle, with even top experts merely playing supporting roles, fueled his urgent desire to improve his strength.

As for Mei Chaofeng and Lu Chengfeng, although they were there to provide support, they were considered to be one of our own.

Guo Jing came to repay a favor, and compared to Guo Jing's top-notch skills, only the Golden Cauldron Iron Shirt and the Heavenly Crippled Divine Skill would be of any use to Guo Jing.

"Brother Guo, Master Lu, you may leave now. After this period of time, I will definitely pay you a visit to express my gratitude."

Everyone knew that the turmoil to come would bring a lot of trouble.

Anjia's business spans the entire Song Dynasty, and the number of hidden masters is unknown; a single move could have far-reaching consequences.

Moreover, the An family was the mastermind behind the copper-plated case, making them even more implicated.

"We'll take our leave!"

Even the Mad Lion Iron Warrior was no exception; he didn't want to face the trouble that was to come.

"Master Juezhi, please arrange for the guards to clean up these corpses."

"And the Western Regions' divine soldiers imprisoned in the cellar—no one is to open the cellar entrance without my permission."

"Don't worry, young master, I will handle it."

"Piaoxu, take them both away and deal with them later."

The skills of the old men in green and blue robes are such that killing them would be a waste; their greatest value lies in recruiting them for one's own use.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan wasn't worried at all about whether he could win over these two guys.

Chapter 81 The God of Wealth's End: The Belated Arrival at the Government Office

"it's over?"

A secluded corner near the Zhang family's residence.

At this moment, Zhui Ming, who was in charge of spying, saw two figures fleeing the Zhang family, and then he could no longer hear the sounds of swords clashing inside.

The fact that the two escaped experts were not from the Zhang family can only mean one thing: the An family has been defeated.

Thinking of this, Zhui Ming hurriedly went to report back.

This matter is no simple one. Although it is unknown how much the Zhang family will lose, it is likely that the Zhang family will become less accustomed to confronting their Divine Marquis Mansion and the Six Doors in the future.

As for the Zhang family's threat theory?

Zhui Ming has to admit that Zhuge Zhengwo and Bu Shen acted unfairly this time.

Putting aside their duty to catch thieves, the Zhang family, in this copper-plating case, not only did not deserve credit, but were at least innocent of any wrongdoing, yet they became innocent cannon fodder.

Even if they weren't thieves, they might still be forced into such a desperate situation.

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"An Shigeng!"

Along the rugged mountain road, An Shigeng led An Yunshan back to the underground palace to rest.

Unfortunately, in the darkness, numerous masters from the Six Doors lay in ambush, including Catcher God, Cold Blood, and Iron Hand...

An Shigen suddenly looked at Ji Yaohua, whose beautiful face, as lovely as a flower, carried a slight smile. How could he not know that everything was Ji Yaohua's scheme?

She probably thought she had both the Zhang and An families in her calculations.

Is a woman's heart the most poisonous?

Unfortunately, An Shigeng knew that the Zhang family boy's smile was even more terrifying.

This battle proved that the Zhang family's strength was far more terrifying than they had imagined, especially Zhang Xiaoshan and the two ghost corpses, who were probably among the most powerful figures in the martial arts world of Kyushu.

The mere presence of these three individuals is enough to instill fear in any power.

"Master An, the An family is behind the Copper Mold Case, intending to shake the very foundation of the empire. Please!"

An Yunshan looked at the God of Catchers' smile, then at the smug Ji Yaohua, and suddenly felt a sweet taste in his mouth.

An ordinary person might not be able to bite their tongue to commit suicide, but An Yunshan was once a peerless master, and now he is on the verge of death.

Although the tongue wasn't bitten off, this ordeal has left no hope of recovery.

Seeing An Yunshan's suicide, An Shigeng realized that the situation was hopeless, so he turned and left.

However, how could An Shigeng escape the trap that had been set up long ago?

The moment An Shigeng turned around, the experts from the Six Doors, along with Leng Xue and Tie Shou, attacked simultaneously.

The cold-blooded sword energy lacked the agility and etherealness of the nameless swordsman, but possessed a heavy killing intent, and every move was deadly, leaving no room for retreat; Iron Hand's fist power was also fierce and unparalleled, with great strength and composure, and his fist technique was extremely advanced... Even An Shigeng, who was at the level of a top master, was overwhelmed when facing the siege of many masters.

Furthermore, Ji Yaohua continued to launch sneak attacks during the chaotic battle.

As the main culprit in the copper-plated case, the God of Catchers had his sword at his side, making it impossible for An Shigeng to escape.

Before long, Ji Yaohua found an opportunity and pierced An Shigeng's heart with a sword.

"Haha... The An family lost, but you might not win either!"

And you, don't think that getting rid of Anjia means you're free; your journey has only just begun...

puff!"

Even in death, An Shigeng's mocking smile remained on his face.

The final jeers, in particular, struck a heavy blow to everyone's hearts.

It didn't sound like intimidation; rather, it seemed like something had happened that they didn't know about.

The An family lost, but the Six Doors might not win either. Who will be the winner? The Zhang family?

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"So it's Mr. Zhuge! You've finally arrived!"

The gate opened, and Zhang Xiaoshan came out with two large ghost corpses to greet them.

The Zhang family suffered considerable losses this time, but their main experts were mostly unharmed. The Blood Droplets only lost a dozen or so members in the battle, but Zhang Xiaoshan would not reveal this.

Moreover, they should project an image of being severely weakened.

Upon entering the backyard, one finds headless corpses everywhere, with many of the Zhang family guards' uniforms draped over them.

As for weaknesses? A simple roll over is usually enough.

Anyway, we're cleaning up the mess right now, so who knows who's on whose side?

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan did these things not for Zhuge Zhengwo to see, but for those dignitaries and higher-ups.

The Zhang family's losses must be compensated by someone.

The guards carrying the corpses were all in a sorry state, covered in blood.

In fact it is.

It should be noted that many times when divine soldiers besieged the hall, it was these guards who worked together to resolve the situation.

At this moment, Juezhi also had red liquid in the corner of his mouth. Leaning on a wooden stick, he slowly directed the guards to clean up the corpse.

Buddhist monks abstain from meat, so there shouldn't be blood at the corner of their mouths.

Moreover, he had four or five knife wounds on his body, all of which were fatal to vital areas.

If that's true, then they're basically finished.

Looking at the devastated battlefield, littered with corpses, both Zhuge Zhengwo and the God of Catchers felt a pang of guilt.

After all, most of these people were innocent, yet they died here.

The prepared bodies were carried out one by one. As for the crime scene? It was mostly cleaned up during the body removal, leaving only some scraps.

"Young Master Zhang, what weapon caused these corpses?"