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

With its magnificent lobby, tranquil and elegant private rooms, and pavilions and courtyards overlooking the sea, Guanhailou has become the most upscale restaurant in Sanghai City.

The net income alone exceeds ten thousand taels of gold each month.

Chapter 691 The Three Sons Enter School Amidst a Storm of Change

"Does the Zhang family intend to exterminate them all?"

Inside the secret chamber in the backyard of Guanhai Tower, the group of Mohist masters who had met with Paoding were filled with despair at the arrival of the Zhang family.

When the divine sword appeared, they immediately thought of the Zhang family's ruthless methods of extermination.

Therefore, upon hearing that the Zhang family had come to Sanghai City, they immediately suspected that they were there to exterminate the entire family and eliminate any future troubles.

After all, aside from the consequences of the Mechanized City, the emergence of the Divine Sword will inevitably make the Mohist School a major threat.

"It shouldn't be. Young Master is here to accompany Young Master to study."

If they were truly after the Mohists, they wouldn't have brought the young master along. Besides, if the young master really wanted to attack the Mohists, Butcher Ding would likely be his first target!

"Butcher Ding, your identity has been exposed?"

"It should have been exposed long ago, but the butcher only discovered it recently."

Zhao Longxiang, who accompanied the young master this time, was extremely wary of me and showed no expression whatsoever.

You have to understand that I worked with him for almost ten years, from the Empire State Building, Zhuxian Town, to the Ghost Street Wharf in Yangzhou. The only possible reason for this change in attitude is that he found out my identity.

As for dealing with the Mo family? If the Zhang family really wanted to take action, they wouldn't have waited until now.

　19. "Young Master, you must have other purposes for coming to Sanghai City this time."

Upon hearing this, Gao Jianli frowned.

Unexpectedly, the butcher had already revealed his abilities, and the attitude towards him wasn't hostile. He looked at the butcher with a puzzled expression.

"Does the Zhang family have some kind of secret base in Sanghai City?"

I don't know, but it probably isn't.

During this period, not only the Zhang family came to Sanghai City, but also many high-ranking generals of the empire.

Although no imperial officials are visible on the surface, Guanhailou, the most upscale restaurant in Sanghai City, has seen many unfamiliar figures coming and going lately, all of them high-ranking imperial officials!

Upon hearing this, everyone felt a chill run down their spines.

Are we waiting for them?

But that doesn't make sense. If the empire really knew their whereabouts, it would have already sent troops to surround and annihilate them, dispatching imperial experts to kill them.

Besides, if they had known that the butcher was one of their men, they probably would have used him as bait long ago.

"Is there any news from within the Zhang family?"

"No, this is just an ordinary restaurant."

Although I had a good relationship with the manager and the accountant, they were not core members of the Zhang family; they were just ordinary managers working under the Zhang family.

The only person with some information was the head of the guards at Guanhai Tower.

But after Zhao Longxiang arrived, he basically stopped talking to me and even became extremely wary!

Zhao Longxiang was a top-tier expert in the Zhang family and had always been responsible for guarding the area.

Along with Crazy Lion Iron Battle, Jin Bu Er, and Golden Leopard, he was one of the original four top experts of the Zhang family, and therefore held a high position and great power.

Even the seemingly insignificant Golden Leopard controls the casino in Tianji Tower on Yangzhou Ghost Street, making a fortune every day.

"What are the Zhang family and the empire plotting now? Are they preparing to attack the Jin Dynasty?"

The arrival of the empire's high-ranking generals inevitably led them to this suspicion.

After all, the Empire and the Zhang family had joined forces to conquer Korea and Japan in the last time. The ten-year plan was nearing its end, as the Zhang family had secured many projects for the Empire, and the Empire's vital energy had recovered considerably.

"Attack the Jin Kingdom? With the empire's ambition and ambition, it's not impossible."

The speculations people have about the empire are just that—speculations.

At the same time, Gao Jianli also became wary. Since the Zhang family might know that the butcher was a spy for the Mo family, could they be planning to play the long game and catch a big fish?

Three days later, ten students joined Xiaoshengxianzhuang.

They also each adopted a formal name—Ziyu, Zian, Ziming, Zizhong, Zijun, Zihao, Zimo, Zinian, Zixu, and Ziliang!

Among them, Ziyu and Ziming are members of the Xiang family and the Mo family, respectively; Zian, Zizhong, and Zijun are Zhang Xiaoshan's children; and Zihao, Zimo, and the other four were mixed in to conceal the identities of the other five.

However, the five boys who were able to enter Xiaoshengxianzhuang were also rare child prodigies in the area.

Apart from the older Ziyu and Zian, the other eight teenagers had a relationship of curiosity mixed with competition.

"come in!"

Zhang Liang brought in ten teenagers. He knew the backgrounds of Ziyu, Ziming, Zizhong, and Zijun. Of the other six, he couldn't see through Zian the most.

He seemed to have a clean background and an unforgettable memory, but Zhang Liang felt that he was extremely mysterious!

However, Confucian schools require students to have a clean background.

Therefore, Zhang Sheng naturally introduced his background, saying that he had always stayed by the side of the Heavenly Mystery Elder since childhood, traveling all over the country, and was not afraid of being investigated.

Therefore, Zhang Liang wasn't too surprised to know that Zhang Sheng was no ordinary person.

After all, he was a disciple of the Heavenly Mystery Elder and had traveled all over the country since childhood, so it was normal for him to have some secrets.

As for Zhang Sheng's appearance?

Ten years have passed. Even if the doubles were identical before, they would now only be about 70% similar, not to mention the differences in temperament.

Zhang Liang did not doubt Zhang Sheng's identity, after all, there are many people in the world who look alike.

The winding corridors offer elegant and beautiful scenery; the Wendao Academy exudes a strong scholarly atmosphere; and the Sansheng Study is bright and clean.

"Ziyu and Zian, you are the oldest, so you will be assigned beds at the beginning and end of the room, respectively. Please take good care of your junior's life and safety!"

"Yes, Third Master!"

Ziyu and Zian did not refuse, after all, they were young people and naturally had to take care of these little brats.

"However, there is one more person among you, so there aren't enough beds."

"Zijun, there's a storage room by the window. Tidy it up later and use it as a temporary sleeping berth!"

"Understood, Third Master!"

Zian and Zizhong naturally understood Zhang Liang's intentions.

Ziju is a girl, and even though she is still young, she should be avoiding suspicion at this age.

"That's good. Everyone choose your own bed. I'll check them later."

Besides the few people who came in, there were already four or five people here, who had been transferred from other dormitories.

The Three Provinces Study is not just one large bedroom, but rather ten large bedrooms.

The group exchanged glances, and Zi'an nodded, saying:

"I'll go to the sleeper berth inside. There are too many people and too much attention at the door, which isn't good for my studies."

Moreover, if anyone comes to cause trouble, Brother Ziyu is clearly more powerful than me. Zian thanks you in advance!

"Alright."

Upon hearing this, Ziyu realized there was no difference between the outside and the inside, so she naturally did not refuse.

Everyone else chose their own berths, but Zizhong looked on with curiosity; this was his first time sleeping in a dormitory-style dormitory.

Chapter 692 The Art of Self-Cultivation: Open and Honest

Mencius said: "Only when a person knows what not to do can he know what to do."

Dear students, do you know what this teaching of the sage means?

At Wendao Academy, the first lesson is a diagnostic test for teachers.

After all, Zihao, Zimo and others are rare child prodigies in the area. They have already memorized the Four Books and Five Classics and know their meaning. They can translate them word by word.

But Ziyu and Ziming are different; one is a pure martial artist, and the other is clueless about everything.

In just one introductory lesson, the instructors had already divided the nearly thirty new trainees into different tiers.

The most outstanding among them are Zian, Zizhong, and Zijun, who have photographic memory, can understand things instantly, and can even apply what they have learned to other situations.

In the eyes of the instructors, this is a potential candidate for one of the three future top teachers.

Eight child prodigies, renowned far and wide, came from either prestigious or humble backgrounds. Their diligence and hard work naturally caught the attention of their instructors.

These people are not destined for officialdom; their future lies in remaining here as instructors, or perhaps spreading throughout the land, becoming renowned figures in their respective regions…

Joining Xiaoshengxianzhuang is basically half the battle won in life.

After all, talent is important, but hard work is even more important.

Among the remaining people, Ziyu was either from a prestigious family who had gotten in through connections. Although he was not particularly talented in studying and did not work very hard, as long as he did not procrastinate, it was fine.

Finally, there are the underachievers, led by Ziming. They lack talent, don't work hard, and are always considered scum by the teachers.

Even though this is a sacred place of Confucianism, the teachers are still human and appreciate those who are teachable.

"Zizhong, Zijun, your family has come to visit you!"

Taking advantage of the students' break, Zhang Liang called out and led Zizhong and Zijun away from the academy area to the front hall.

Inside the main hall, Zhang Xiaoshan and Xun Qing stood facing each other on the main seats, chatting and laughing!

Opposite Fu Nian, Yan Lu, and Zhang Liang were Huang Rong, Liu Sheng Piaoxu, and Lei Laowu, the leader of the Zhang family's plan.

Zhang Xiaoshan's visit to Sanghai City was not merely to enroll the two children in school and let them experience school life. Another purpose was that the Imperial flagship, Mirage, would land here and then set sail from here.

Besides the Mirage Tower Master, Xuan Nu, the Zhang family also includes Lei Laowu, the Heavenly Official in charge of 'archaeology', who is also a half-step Grandmaster level expert.

Fu Nian and the others, who knew Lei Laowu's identity, were all surprised by this.

Although Lei Laowu is a tomb raider, he is no ordinary tomb raider, but a renowned tomb raider throughout the land.

Moreover, Lei Laowu has an outstanding track record. Twenty years ago, he destroyed the dragon vein of the Jin Kingdom. Few imperial tombs of foreign countries and ethnic groups can escape his methods. Fifty percent of the funerary objects in Ghost Street came from Lei Laowu and his tomb raiding experts. He can be called a true god of wealth.

However, Lei Laowu is one of the elders of Ghost Street. Besides being on good terms with the Zhang family, he also has the Golden-Faced Buddha standing behind him.

Even those forces whose ancestral graves were robbed only targeted their subordinate grave robbers, and dared not confront Lei Laowu.

After all, Lei Laowu not only has a powerful backer, but also extremely strong abilities.

He was betrayed several times, but always managed to escape successfully, and afterwards he never left anyone alive.

"Father!"

"mother!"

When the two little ones came in and saw Zhang Xiaoshan and Huang Rong, they immediately rushed over to them.

After a day of experience, the two of them didn't sleep a wink last night, as it was their first time sleeping in a dormitory-style room, and they even snored.

"Alright, forget where you are, remember to be polite!"

"understood."

The two little ones also suddenly stood up, came to the center of the hall, and respectfully greeted the guests with Confucian etiquette:

"Student Zizhong (Zijun) greets the old master and the three teachers!"

"Haha, please rise!"

Xun Qing's eyes shone with a strange light as he intently watched the two little ones, his gaze fixed on them ever since they entered the room.

He had doubts about Zhang Liang's words before, but after seeing the two boys, he realized that what Zhang Liang said was true. The two boys had been in a state of harmony with nature.

This may be the magic of the Longevity Formula.

This incredibly profound technique truly deserves to be called the supreme art of Taoism.

"Young master is very fortunate. Your son and daughter are both rare talents, and their future achievements are limitless!"

At this moment, the two teenagers have reached the pinnacle of mastery. In a few more years, or even before they reach adulthood, they will be able to reach the level of mastery of the Longevity Technique. Their future as grandmasters is just around the corner.

Moreover, this is the supreme and ultimate skill of Taoism!