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

Zhang Xiaoshan directly invited Luo Wang assassins to serve as covert sentries and Imperial soldiers to serve as overt sentries, each receiving an annual tribute of 50,000 gold coins.

As a result, the three families naturally kept quiet and even colluded with the Zhang family.

After all, this is real, tangible benefit.

Moreover, being in a prime location gives them an advantage; once the Zhang family loses power, they can immediately take control of the gold mine.

"Shan'er, is this true?"

In the capital, Zhang Yuan looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief.

There are more than a dozen gold and silver mines; even now, there aren't as many mineral resources in Kyushu that are publicly known.

It's not that Kyushu has few gold and silver mines, but rather that most of them are underground. In the era before underground detectors, one could only rely on luck.

As for how many hidden gold mines there are? They are definitely more than those in Japan.

After all, Kyushu is a vast and resource-rich land, and the gold circulating in the market does not come from nowhere; it's just that wealth is not flaunted.

If this were to be brought into the open, which power wouldn't be envious? The final outcome is predictable.

As for whether the Zhang family dares to make it public?

Firstly, the location is not in Kyushu, but in Japan, so most of the major powers can only watch from the sidelines.

Secondly, Zhang Xiaoshan needed to recruit Han Chinese from the Central Plains and assimilate the Japanese.

Japanese culture was originally learned from the Central Plains. If the population of the Central Plains reached a certain proportion, the so-called Yamato people would naturally become a minority.

Coupled with a complete cultural invasion, this is the real solution to undermine the cause.

"It is true, of course. There are currently three relatively large gold mines and more than a dozen silver mines on the four islands of Japan."

"A million in gold can be mined and tens of millions in silver can be laundered in a year, and I also know that there's an island nearby full of gold and silver, which produces about the same amount in a year."

Gulu!

This news startled Zhang Yuan so much that he had to take a sip of tea to suppress his excitement and force himself to calm down.

"The tiny island of Japan turned out to be a treasure island."

However, as the saying goes, one shouldn't flaunt wealth. Isn't what you're doing a bit too arrogant?

"Father, you're wrong. It's precisely because it's been exposed that no one will take action."

The Zhang family is not afraid of anyone, but it is easy to dodge a spear in the open, but difficult to guard against a hidden arrow.

If it remains undisclosed, who will know that these all belong to the Zhang family? The empire or future powerful figures might use this as a pretext to scheme against the Zhang family.

But now that it's been exposed, everyone knows that these all belong to the Zhang family, who are the apparent owners of these gold and silver mines.

Even if they are greedy, they still need the Zhang family's approval to be considered legitimate!

Besides, is the Zhang family afraid of them coming to their doorstep?

".‖ I see!"

Zhang Yuan was already a Grandmaster at this time, and with the little guy beside him cultivating the Nine Yang Divine Skill and Pure Yang Finger, he had already reached the half-step Grandmaster level.

Even if he's just a stand-in, he'll be a great general in the future.

Therefore, the Zhang family in the future will not be afraid of these petty villains at all.

As long as the Zhang family is powerful enough, these gold mines are in the open and no one can take them away!

This is already officially recognized. Even if the old system is overthrown, these things still belong to the Zhang family. After all, they can't just steal anything they see, can they?

The Zhang family made great contributions to the expedition to Japan.

Therefore, the gold mine was Zhang's reward, and no one can deny that.

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Ghost Street!

Zhang Xiaoshan's purpose in coming to the capital this time was naturally not just to see Zhang Yuan.

They weren't even looking for Princess Taiping, but rather the Demonic Sect.

Zhang Xiaoshan's goal was to introduce the Demonic Sect to Japan, and to merge the reactionary organization that originally belonged to the local Japanese forces with the Demonic Sect, turning it into a demonic force.

Then, by introducing Buddhism, the organization was transformed into a negative entity.

This awareness doesn't need Zhang Xiaoshan to deliberately reinforce; it will basically become a consensus in twenty or thirty years.

Population migration, the introduction of the Demonic Sect, the equal distribution of land... Zhang Xiaoshan's methods were aimed at completely Sinicizing Japan.

"Young Master wishes for my Holy Sect to enter Japan?"

"That's right. It's not just about entering Japan, but also about taking root there, spreading the word, and integrating all the reactionary forces in Japan."

As for Zhang's purpose, it was to maintain the balance between Yin and Yang in the forces of good and evil (Li Mahao).

First, to restrain the development of Buddhism and prevent it from becoming the only dominant force in Japan;

Secondly, transforming the restoration organization in Japan into a demonic force would, during the gradual Sinicization process, naturally lead to its transformation into a demonic restoration organization, which would then be resisted by the people.

"Young master, this is a drastic measure to cut off our supply lines!"

Zhu Yuyan gasped in shock upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's ruthless scheme.

The Demonic Sect's status as a universally hated sect means that once the remnants of the Japanese samurai are labeled as members of the Demonic Sect, they will essentially never be able to recover.

"In that case, are you not worried that the Holy Gate will become an obstacle for you, young master?"

"What are you worried about? As long as you don't hand over the Dao Heart Demon Seed Technique to the Japanese Demon Sect, and besides, senior, you will spread the Heavenly Demon Technique to Japan to cause trouble."

However, Zhang possesses a special demonic art—the Evil Heavenly Qi—which can rapidly increase a person's strength, allowing them to advance to the highest realm and even become a peerless master.

However, the price is one's life potential; if one engages in too many battles, one's lifespan will be greatly reduced without realizing it.

There is another demonic art—the Nine Yin White Bone Claw—which can be renamed the Netherworld Noble Claw. I believe you are also very familiar with the details of these two martial arts!

"Very well, our Holy Sect agrees!"

Evil Heavenly Qi! Nine Yin White Bone Claw!

The sinister nature of the Nine Yin White Bone Claw and the domineering power of the Evil Heavenly Qi, once introduced to Japan, could lead to the rise of the demonic sects. Unifying the demonic path in Japan would be a piece of cake.

Chapter 663 Farewell to Fan Qinghui: The Opposition Between Buddha and Demon

Several seasons have passed, the clouds have dispersed and the rain has ceased.

On the top floor of the Heavenly Mystery Building in Ghost Street, Princess Taiping lay in Zhang Xiaoshan's arms, her beautiful eyes glazed over, her expression alluring.

As the evil emperor of the demonic sect, Princess Taiping is naturally the true ruler of the demonic sect.

However, Princess Taiping only appears when there are major events; under normal circumstances, she sits in charge of Ghost Street.

After all, Ghost Street was her safe haven, while the Demonic Sect was merely her ambition.

"Young Master, do you need Lingyue's help this time? We might not trust that old hag Zhu Yuyan?"

"No need. Whether Zhu Yuyan is trustworthy or not, the Eastern Demonic Sect's stance is directly opposed to the Zhang family."

Later I will go to Cihang Jingzhai to select over a hundred disciples from Jingnian Chan Temple. This will put the righteous and demonic paths in direct opposition, so even if the demonic sect has the will, they won't be able to rise to power.”

"I see!"

Princess Taiping nodded, immediately understanding the key to Zhang Xiaoshan's plan—

Stay out of it!

Moreover, although the Eastern Demonic Sect was introduced by Zhang Xiaoshan, in the end, it is the enemy of the Zhang family.

Because what the Demonic Sect absorbed were reactionary forces and restoration organizations from Japan.

"By the way, how much essence remains in the Evil Emperor's Relic?"

"Besides the initiation by the amorous young master Hou Xibai and Anlong, there is one more opportunity for initiation. Whom does the young master wish to initiate?"

Princess Taiping showed no reluctance in taking out the Evil Emperor's relic.

Even if this thing had little essence left, and was still in perfect condition, Princess Taiping wouldn't have been interested in it, let alone Zhang Xiaoshan.

"Give this opportunity for initiation to the experts who are going to Japan; otherwise, it won't be able to develop in a short time."

"Lingyue understands!"

Having understood Zhang Xiaoshan's plan, Princess Taiping naturally did not object.

There was no reason before, but now there is an opportunity to contribute to the Demonic Sect, which is perfectly legitimate.

"By the way, Shangguan Wan'er and the Plum Blossom Guard Commander by your side should also improve their skills from time to time, so that things will be easier for them in the future."

The Evil Heavenly Qi I just mentioned is a method for rapid breakthroughs. Although it may consume some life potential, after breaking through to the peerless realm, I will then help them transform from demonic to Daoist, converting it into the innate Qi of the Daoist school, thus eliminating its drawbacks!

"Thank you so much, young master!"

Princess Taiping was most aware of Zhang Xiaoshan's methods.

The Pure Yang Finger technique is incredibly powerful, easily treating symptoms of qi deviation, but Zhang Xiaoshan simply won't use it lightly.

Moreover, the drawbacks of the Evil Heavenly Qi are even more domineering; once mastered, lifespan is drastically reduced.

Therefore, experts who know its true nature dare not cultivate it, but Zhang Xiaoshan can solve this problem.

As for the cost? The Zhang family can afford to wait!

Besides, Princess Taiping wouldn't let the Zhang family pay the bill. Over the years, everyone in Ghost Street has some savings.

Even though there are more than a few thousand-year-old medicinal herbs, there's no need to worry about these consumptions.

"It was also Yu Huatian who complained last time that Ghost Street is a hundred miles away from the capital, and it is impossible to take care of both places at the same time!"

If they can break through to the peerless realm, they will no longer need to worry about being captured by the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven) and can appear openly in Ghost Street, unless the six sword slaves of the Luo Wang come in person.

However, they still didn't dare to act recklessly in Ghost Street!

Upon hearing the reason, Princess Taiping couldn't help but smile charmingly.

Yu Huatian has mastered the Sunflower Manual and is extremely powerful, but he cannot stay in Ghost Street forever.

Moreover, the Empire State Building is Yu Huatian's main task. Traveling between the two places means he can't attend to both at the same time, and at least over time, there will be complaints.

Shangguan Wan'er and the Plum Blossom Guards were both trusted confidants left behind by Emperor Wu.

　(bjca) If they could become peerless masters, Princess Taiping could also treat them as her absolute confidants.

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Cihang Jingzhai!

This place is in the southwest, in a remote location, surrounded by majestic mountains and dense forests, far from the war-torn Central Plains.

Zhang Xiaoshan was able to quickly pinpoint Fan Qinghui's location using only the Demon Seed Sensing ability, but he still stopped outside Cihang Jingzhai.

He knew that Cihang Pure Abode was a forbidden place for men, so it was best not to go in.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan's purpose was merely to invite Jingnian Zen Temple to come out of seclusion; Fan Qinghui was just an intermediary.

However, given Fan Qinghui's status in Buddhism, the matter is basically settled once Fan Qinghui speaks up.

"Son!"

Suddenly, a white-clad figure flashed by, and Zhang Xiaoshan found himself in the arms of a petite, alluring nun.

At this moment, Fan Qinghui not only looked to be under thirty, but also possessed fair skin and a captivating charm.

With a blend of innocence and allure, her stunningly beautiful face, and the exquisite figure that her monk's robes couldn't conceal, every move she made was captivating. Even Zhang Xiaoshan had to admit that this was yet another Master Mingchen.

However, this only applies to Zhang Xiaoshan.

In front of others, whether it is Mingchen or Fan Qinghui, they only have the compassionate and holy nature of Buddha, so that no one can feel any disrespect or bewitchment.

A woman dresses up for her soulmate!

Similarly, they only reveal their most captivating charm in front of Zhang Xiaoshan.

"Let's go, let's talk as we travel!"

Fan Qinghui naturally didn't have much to prepare. As a monk, he was detached from worldly desires and carried almost everything with him.

On the way, apart from Zhang Xiaoshan's groping, there was no further communication.

After all, there's plenty of time to come back.