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

Moreover, their current mission is to rescue the Mo Family's Mechanical City. Even though they know that the Mo Family's Mechanical City is doomed, they still hold onto a glimmer of hope.

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"The Mechanized City has been breached!"

On the way, Zhang Sheng was also surprised when he received the news.

Just as Zhang Xiaoshan had predicted, the Mechanized City was breached so quickly. As a result, by the time they arrived at the Mechanized City, it was almost completely destroyed.

As for taking action?

Zhang Sheng understood that he would avoid taking action if possible.

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Because they are just there to take over the burden, not to make enemies.

When the empire besieged the Mohist school, the mechanical city was reduced to ruins by the iron cavalry of the imperial army, and naturally lost its value. The Zhang family was simply making use of the waste.

Moreover, only the Zhang family dares to take on this project, and is capable of taking on this project.

Therefore, Zhang Sheng ordered the carriage to speed up, aiming to reach the city within three days.

Although they were nearly 3,000 miles apart, the stamina of the dragon and elephant steeds, the fact that they rode top-quality steeds, and the convenience of the imperial road meant that traveling a thousand miles a day was not a problem.

After all, the empire had a post station every twenty miles, while the Zhang family had a supply station every four or five hundred miles, and even the post stations had people from the Zhang family.

It's important to know that the Zhang family's Dongfeng Express packages are all distributed through post stations.

The Zhang family's supply stations were divided into two categories:

A transit station every three hundred miles, specially prepared for merchants and noble families on their journey, with luxurious restaurants and inns, a huge market for local specialties, and even a hundred-man imperial squad stationed there!

A Happy Forest stretches for five hundred miles, primarily catering to people from the martial arts world, and boasts restaurants, inns, beautiful women, and gambling dens—it has everything one could need.

Moreover, given the Zhang family's connections, no martial arts expert would dare to cause trouble here.

It can be said that the costs in the vicinity of Zhangjiachi Road have already been recovered.

At night, Zhang Sheng camped out in the nearby Happy Forest.

Although there was another Zhang family restaurant and inn within three miles, Zhang Sheng still chose Happy Forest.

Because he was the eldest son of the Zhang family for three generations, not some scholar.

Even though he looked like a scholar from the Southern Dynasties, a noble prince.

But he was using the Zhang family's name.

Woo~ Woo~

As the carriage stopped at the carriage depot in Happy Forest, the martial arts practitioners who were drinking and making merry looked at the luxurious carriage that had entered.

He's no ordinary person!

Could he be some young master from a prominent family? Daring to stop and rest in this Happy Forest.

It's important to know that there are quite a few men here, and as long as it doesn't involve the Zhang family or ordinary people, basically if someone kills or fights here, the Zhang family won't bother with it as long as they pay ten times the damages.

"This is...the eldest young master?"

The owner of the Happy Forest shop's expression changed the moment he saw the group enter the carriage shop.

The Zhang family's news was no secret here, and this was also the place where news gathered most frequently, so they also knew about the birth of 'Zhang Sheng'.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Sheng actually arrived here and settled down.

"This humble servant, Jin Buhuan, greets the young master!"

Jin Buhuan hurriedly went out and respectfully waited for Zhang Sheng to emerge.

This scene caused the scornful and curious onlookers to change color in shock.

There is no doubt that Jin Buhuan is the eldest son, and only the recently born one could claim this title.

And considering the time and distance, it's definitely the place to stay.

For a moment, everyone's curiosity intensified, but they suppressed any inappropriate thoughts, not even considering whether they could offend the Zhang family.

This 'Young Master Zhang' alone is said to have possessed unparalleled internal strength at the age of eight. It was the Zhang family's experts who, through the empowerment of the Wedding Dress Divine Skill, helped him build an unparalleled foundation.

Now, eight or nine years later, what level of strength has it reached? Nobody knows.

Such a master is not someone they can afford to offend.

Moreover, many veterans of the martial arts world, after carefully observing the two elderly men leading the way, were visibly shocked.

The Twin Devils of Hejian!

He was a master who roamed the martial arts world twenty years ago, let alone now.

When Zhang Sheng appeared, everyone was surprised and amazed.

The stranger is like jade, and the young master is unparalleled in the world!

This is perhaps the best description in their minds.

Not only was he tall and slender, over eight feet tall, but he also had sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, and distinct facial features. Coupled with his refined and elegant demeanor, he was a veritable reincarnation of Pan An.

In addition to his top-tier status and unparalleled strength,

"Manager Jin, there's no need for such formalities. Zhang Sheng needs to arrive at the Mo Family's Mechanical City within three days, so Manager Jin will have to put in a lot of effort regarding the horses!"

"Young Master, rest assured, I will arrange for the groom to massage and maintain your precious horse immediately, ensuring that it will not delay your schedule tomorrow."

"Thank you so much, Manager Jin!"

Zhang Sheng nodded and handed all the horses over to Jin Buhuan to handle.

Not just anyone can be a stable boy. First, you need to be well-versed in the habits of horses, and to massage a horse's muscles and bones, you must at least be close to the horse.

This is also a new business for the Zhang family. A massage costs at least one tael of silver, and the commission is given directly to the groom. The Zhang family is just doing an ancillary business.

After all, these stable boys earned a lot, and the Zhang family earned even more.

High-spending customers who can afford a spa treatment won't be stingy with additional services.

Especially those who love horses, whose proportion is no less than that of dog lovers in later generations, not to mention that horses are not only mounts, but also have the added attribute of car ownership in later generations.

"Greetings, Young Master Zhang!"

At this moment, everyone bowed in respect.

The Zhang family holds a position equivalent to the leader of the martial arts world, and they do not interfere in martial arts affairs, making them arguably the best candidates for the leader of the martial arts world.

If we could trick this young master into becoming the leader of the martial arts alliance, that would be great.

His status, position, and abilities make him the best candidate.

"Please enjoy yourselves, everyone. I am in a hurry and if I have disturbed or caused any inconvenience, I hope you will forgive me!"

"No problem, no problem!"

Looking at Zhang Sheng's polite demeanor, his attitude was similar to Zhang Xiaoshan's.

I just don't know how to conduct myself in the world.

Zhang Xiaoshan appears polite, but in reality, he is domineering. There are many massacres of families in the martial arts world, but of the ten massacres that shocked the martial arts world, at least three were committed by the Zhang family.

However, the Zhang family always has a valid reason and evidence, so generally, if they resort to violence, it's definitely not because they are in the wrong.

As for cruelty?

Having roamed the martial world, they naturally knew that Zhang Xiaoshan's domineering way of doing things was correct.

If we don't nip it in the bud, are we just waiting for their offspring to grow up and come back to avenge their family?

This is not a rational society.

The world's main theme is "an eye for an eye."

At certain junctures, etiquette takes precedence over law.

The hatred for one's parents, for example, may supersede the law of "an eye for an eye."

For example, if a person uses a knife in self-defense at home and kills a burglar who broke into their home or even tried to kill them with a knife, they are not guilty under the law.

After all, it was just a home invasion robbery, and even murder is not a crime, let alone when the other party was a child wielding a knife.

But the bandit's son was filled with hatred, so when he grew up, he came to take revenge and killed the person who killed his father (the bandit).

At this time, most people would take it for granted.

The enmity between parents is irreconcilable!

Once the news gets out, he might even be branded a 'hero'.

Therefore, it's not that Zhang Xiaoshan acted cruelly, but rather that he left himself with future troubles. In the future, it's very likely that the son of an enemy will grow up and scheme against the Zhang family.

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As night fell and all was quiet, Zhang Sheng naturally took over the luxurious reduction of the Happy Forest, allowing him to rest.

As for the River Fiends? They stood guard at the entrance, sitting cross-legged.

The thirty-six Heavenly Generals pretended to be hiding in the carport, but in reality, they remained highly vigilant. Even though the Zhang family's reputation was so great that no one dared to provoke them.

"What a fine young master of the Zhang family!"

In one corner of the Happy Forest, four or five burly men dressed in coarse linen clothes stared at the Zhang family's convoy with strange looks in their eyes.

The bold ones will be starved to death, and the timid ones will be starved to death.

The world is never short of people who dare to take on challenges, let alone those lawless individuals.

Several burly men were among the desperados.

Moreover, strictly speaking, none of them were from the Central Plains, which is why they dared to attack the Zhang family.

Once they succeed, even if they retire, it will be enough for them to live a life of plenty.

Just now, they examined the items that 'Zhang Sheng' had brought; there were at least four or five priceless items—

Examples include a mutton-fat jade pendant almost the size of a child's palm, a jade belt inlaid with imperial green jadeite, a zither called "Illusory Moon Treasure," a short sword called "Loyal Heart of a Warrior" inlaid with at least eighteen top-grade rubies at the waist, and a folding fan with a mutton-fat jade pendant hanging from it...

If we grab this meal, we'll never have to worry about food and drink again!

As for the Zhang family?

Once they escape the Central Plains, the Zhang family will not be omnipotent.

Chapter 679 The Twin Demons of Hejian and the Four Demons of the Western Regions

Who?

The River Demons suddenly looked up at the roof, their previously murky eyes suddenly flashing with terrifying light and killing intent.

The seemingly old and withered body shot out like a cheetah at full power. Even the four demons of the Western Regions who had just climbed onto the roof to spy had not yet reacted when a white-haired old man in a blue robe appeared in front of them.

"Are you one of the River Fiends?"

The Four Demons of the Western Regions are outlaws who roam the deserts of the Western Regions. They came to the Central Plains this time because they were targeted by the goddess Long, a top swordswoman from the Western Regions. After suffering a loss in battle, they had no choice but to hide in the Central Plains to avoid being hunted down by the goddess Long.

Unexpectedly, not long after entering the Central Plains, I saw Zhang Sheng of Shanda Travel.

The Zhang family, the most powerful family in the Nine Provinces, is renowned even in the Western Regions.

This time, their target Zhang Sheng wasn't just the wealth he possessed. As the eldest son of the Zhang family, Zhang Sheng must have protective treasures and the Zhang family's legendary secret manual.

If we can capture this young master of the Zhang family, we can gain multiple benefits in one fell swoop: wealth, treasures, martial arts techniques...

As for Zhang Sheng's strength?

Because they traveled alone in the Western Regions, burning, killing, and looting, they had no idea of ​​Zhang Sheng's strength.

Moreover, they didn't think that the two old men and the thirty-odd guards who looked like no more than martial arts experts would be a match for the Four Demons of the Western Regions.

Even though the River Fiends were once famous throughout the martial arts world, they were now in their sixties and their energy was depleted.

Moreover, all four of them were top-notch experts. Two fists can't fight four hands, not to mention that fists have the advantage of youth. No matter what, they had a huge advantage.

"on!"

The four demons exchanged glances and understood each other perfectly, launching their attack without any warning.

The two demons, wielding blunt weapons, attacked Qing Sha's upper body; the two demons also secretly unleashed flying ropes to attack Qing Sha's lower body.