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

I feel hatred, yet I can't bring myself to hate this matter.

However, she knew that from now on they were bound together, and that was Zhang Xiaoshan's purpose.

At least she has no more options left.

Zhang Xiaoshan only gave her one path, a path with no other choice.

"fair enough!"

She closed her eyes resignedly. Compared to others, at least that person hadn't wronged or mistreated her.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan's domineering nature made her somewhat infatuated with him deep down.

Besides the two unique internal skills, Ji Yaohua values ​​the Heart-Shattering Palm the most, a unique skill that is no less powerful than the Nine Yin Divine Claw.

Unlike Lan Sha's Bone-Shattering Heart-Destroying Palm, the Heart-Destroying Palm in the Nine Yin Manual is a unique Taoist technique.

Not only does it have a high potential ceiling in martial arts, but when combined with the Nine Yin Manual, its insidious palm strikes are even more domineering than the Sacred Flame Token martial arts of the three Persian envoys.

Moreover, his techniques are exquisite, representing the orthodox school of Taoism.

Chapter Eighty-Six: Purple-Robed Dragon King Dai Qisi

"Uncle Yang, how are the preparations for the voyage to the Western Ocean going?"

With the arrival of the Persian envoy, the fleet that was to sail to the Western Ocean naturally became the top priority, and Steward Yang had been busy with this matter these past few days.

Porcelain, silk, tea...

Zhang Xiaoshan even sent several Silla maids to the two great kings.

This wasn't human trafficking; rather, it was two old men personally taking in their new love interest and demanding a 'contract of servitude' from him.

Since the Silla maid was not from the Central Plains, Zhang Xiaoshan did not pay any attention to her.

It was a matter of mutual consent, and Zhang Xiaoshan wasn't a bad person.

Older men marrying younger women is a common occurrence throughout the Central Plains!

"Young master, the fleet is almost ready and can depart at any time."

"Then we'll set sail tomorrow."

Furthermore, this time, don't hire Penglai warriors. Instead, spend a large sum of money to hire a group of skilled sailors, and bring along some of the Western Region divine soldiers controlled by "773" last time—one hundred on each ship.

"Yes, Master!"

Because of the attack by the Japanese ronin, the escort by the Japanese samurai was a provocation to the Persian samurai, and a conflict was bound to break out.

The Western Region divine soldiers that were trapped in the cellar last time are useless even if they remain in the Zhang family.

As for the refining method?

Zhang Xiaoshan burned it immediately after obtaining it, as it was even worse than a ghost corpse.

Ghost corpses require Ghost Heart Pills and cannot be mass-produced.

But if someone with the right intentions gets their hands on this, they'll probably start mass-producing it.

As long as there are 'fresh' corpses, one can forge an unlimited number of divine weapons.

Even with fatal flaws, to ordinary people, they are unkillable monsters, an invincible army.

Moreover, since these Western Region divine weapons are not made of flesh and blood, but are more like 'ice', they are unlikely to be lost at sea.

As long as they live, they will relentlessly pursue and kill them.

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"Have a safe journey, everyone!!"

"Take care, Young Master Zhang!"

The fleet consisted of a dozen or so large Fujian ships, but the lead ship was a large Persian vessel.

After staying for ten days to half a month, it was truly hard for the Persian envoys to part ways.

All their expenses here were paid for by the Zhang family, and the prosperity of Bianjing was like a "paradise on earth" to them; they had no desire to leave.

If Zhang Xiaoshan were to recruit them, at least a large portion of the Persian warriors would be willing to join the Zhang family.

But aside from needing a guide for the Zhang family's caravan, they also needed to return to the Persian headquarters to report back.

Otherwise, in a few years, other members of the teaching staff will come and clean house again.

"It's better to be careful."

"Young Master, farewell!"

Watching the fleet depart, Zhang Xiaoshan's eyes flickered as he glanced at a few Hu merchants who were watching the spectacle.

He had genuinely thought these Persians were easy to fool.

But it wasn't until one day that he realized no one was a fool.

These Persians had their own informants and intelligence agents; they weren't truly directionally challenged or fools who could be easily fooled.

They've probably figured out pretty much everything about the Zhang family.

"It seems I should keep a low profile from now on; being too sharp and shrewd may not be a good thing!"

After leaving the dock, Zhang Xiaoshan, guarded by two bronze-armored corpses, went straight back to the Zhang family.

Inside the Zhang family study at this time.

Two Jonin brought back five Damascus swords and a stunningly beautiful and alluring enchantress.

At this time, Dai Qisi was only in her early thirties, the most charming time of her life. Having shed the disguise of Granny Jin Hua, her ethereal beauty was truly worthy of her previous title as the most beautiful woman in the Central Plains.

Upon Zhang Xiaoshan's appearance, the two Jonin bowed their heads respectfully, not daring to overstep their bounds;

On the contrary, Dai Qisi, who looked somewhat disheveled, had bright, sparkling eyes. Her face was pale and her beautiful eyes looked warily at Zhang Xiaoshan's tall back.

From being captured by the headmaster's experts, then attacked by Japanese ronin, to now being captured here.

Dai Qisi understood that all of this was the work of the person in front of her.

He manipulated the Purple-Robed Dragon King, the master of the Persian sect, and the Japanese ronin with ease.

"Go down, your reward has been prepared."

"Yes!"

After the two Jonin left, Zhang Xiaoshan picked up the Damascus steel sword on the table and flicked it with his finger.

Ding!

Listening to the dragon's roar, which sounded as clear as a wind chime, Zhang Xiaoshan couldn't help but shake his head.

This knife is undoubtedly crafted by a master craftsman; it is a rare and exquisite seven-star sword. Its blade can cut through iron like mud, and its body is exceptionally tough.

But for Zhang Xiaoshan, his expectations were too high.

Ultimately, the forging skills of the Central Plains at that time were quite advanced, consistently ranking among the world's best.

In the era of cold weapons, the Central Plains consistently held a dominant position, producing numerous famous swords and weapons—the ring-pommel sword, the progenitor of the samurai sword; the hundred-battle long-handled sword; the goose-feather sword…

This is already an excellent result; it's just that Zhang Xiaoshan's vision was too high.

"Let me introduce myself. I am Zhang Xiaoshan from the Zhang family of Lin'an Prefecture."

"Your arrest was also due to information I provided to the two Treasure Tree Kings in exchange for the Zhang family's interests in Persia!"

Zhang Xiaoshan got straight to the point, without hiding anything.

Once they arrived here, it was impossible to hide anything, and the fact that he invited Dai Qisi here was precisely because he was wary of the Persian Grand Church.

Who are those Hu people?

A pack of wolves and tigers!

Zhang Xiaoshan could not possibly trust them completely, otherwise he would not have left behind so many contingency plans.

The person who knows the Persian religion best is undoubtedly Daisy, who is standing right in front of us.

"It's you!"

Although Dai Qisi's beautiful eyes were filled with anger, once she calmed down, she realized that since the other party had kidnapped her again, they must not be of one mind with the Persian Grand Master.

"What is your purpose in going back and forth like this?"

"Simply put, firstly, I don't believe in the Persian Catholic Church and need to be wary of them;"

Secondly, I know you have been seeking the secret manual of the Zoroastrianism in the Central Plains—the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth—in an attempt to atone for your sins. But now you are already dead in the Persian headquarters, and there is no need for you to hide from their pursuit.

Of course, I can't let you appear in the open either.

Dai Qisi is the Purple-Robed Dragon King of the Fire Cult in the Central Plains. Her strength is beyond doubt; she is a top expert who has just entered the Innate Realm.

If one practices the martial arts on the Sacred Flame Token, one's strength will surely increase greatly.

Zhang Xiaoshan had already planned for this.

"You know a lot, but so what?"

“I know you have a daughter. The Zhang family can protect you and your daughter and provide her with a good environment to grow up in Lin’an Prefecture.”

Even if you were exposed, with the Zhang family's strength, the Persian Grand Master couldn't possibly do anything to you.

Zhang Xiaoshan sighed; this was the last thing he wanted to do.

But it must be said that without such despicable means, he wouldn't be the kind of chivalrous hero who commands a huge following and exudes personal charisma.

This is a mutually beneficial arrangement, not a case of him unilaterally coercing someone.

Chapter 87 The Dragon King's Allegiance to the God of Hunting

"You dare!"

After her husband's death, her daughter undoubtedly became Dai Qisi's Achilles' heel.

At this moment, Zhang Xiaoshan revealed her biggest secret, and Dai Qisi's originally calm gaze suddenly turned murderous and furious.

Even the Persian Grand Master was unaware of 'Xiao Zhao's' existence; this was a taboo in Dai Qisi's heart.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, the Zhang family are not villains."

Even if we fail to reach an agreement today and we kill you, the Zhang family will not touch your daughter.

I'm just proposing a deal: the Zhang family will guarantee you and your daughter a reunion, and you won't have to worry about harassment from the Persian Church anymore.

The condition is that you serve under the Zhang family!

Upon hearing this, Dai Qisi immediately calmed down and began to ponder the deal proposed by Zhang Xiaoshan.

By being loyal to those in front of you, you can find peace in life.

Mother and daughter reunited, enjoying family happiness – this is perhaps the life she desires most.

The pursuit by the Persian headquarters, in particular, was the reason she dared not show her face. Even when she was not in Persia, the intelligence of the Persian headquarters was definitely not weak.

Otherwise, if she had traveled the world as Granny Golden Flower, how could she have been found by the Persian Grand Master?

"How can I trust you?"

"then!"

Zhang Xiaoshan casually took out six Xuan Tie tokens from the bookshelf. The moment Dai Qisi saw the Xuan Tie tokens, she couldn't help but be shocked.

But upon closer inspection, they discovered something was amiss; it wasn't the Sacred Flame Token at all, but a counterfeit.

"This is a Xuan Tie token that I made based on the Sacred Flame Token. Of course, that's not important."

The important thing is the Persian text on it. You are Persian, so you should know the secrets it contains: the sacred fire decree of the Persian religion.

"how is this possible?"

“Nothing is impossible. While I was drinking with King Baoshu, I took the opportunity, while I was drunk, to carefully examine the six Sacred Flame Tokens.”

Upon returning, he copied the design and then forged these six Mystic Iron Sacred Fire Tokens using black iron.

You only watched it once?

Dai Qisi looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief. If the two great treasure tree kings found out, wouldn't they regret it to death?