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

With his meridians forcibly sealed off, his blood and qi flowed erratically, and the reversal of his true qi came to an abrupt halt. Bahanglong nearly lost his life on the spot.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan also saved Bahanglong's life.

Otherwise, this self-harming 'Heavenly Demon Disintegration' would only last for a dozen breaths at most before Bahanglong would die from exhaustion of his vital energy.

Moreover, this is an irreversible, suicidal practice that cannot be stopped on its own.

"To die together? Dream on!"

Zhang Xiaoshan frowned as he checked Bahanglong's condition.

At this moment, Bahanglong was severely depleted of blood and qi, and his meridians were damaged in many places. He had already suffered such serious self-inflicted damage in just a short time, which shows the domineering nature of the Reversal Technique.

If he delays for even three more breaths, he might not even have a chance to be saved.

"Son!"

Liu Sheng Piaoxu also knew Zhang Xiaoshan's purpose and knew that the other party's current situation might be bad.

"Never mind, we'll treat his wounds on the way!"

Compared to the slight loss of pure yang purple energy, a top-tier ghost corpse would be of greater help to him.

With a flick of his fingers, Zhang Xiaoshan pressed seventeen acupoints on Bahanglong's body, including Tianchi, Tanzhong, and Guanmen, using pure Yang finger strength to seal the eight extraordinary meridians before throwing Bahanglong to Gui Er.

As for Bahanglong, although he was conscious, he was unfortunately unable to speak or move.

He understood that his impending fate was far more terrifying than death.

"Let's go back!"

Zhang Xiaoshan had been chasing Bahanglong all the way without having looked at the road or knowing the exact location.

It should be noted that with top-tier experts fleeing for their lives, coupled with Bahanglong's profound internal strength, they would already be hundreds of miles away from where they left off.

Half an hour later, the three people and two corpses arrived at the teahouse by the roadside.

The stall owners were a grandfather and granddaughter. The granddaughter was about eleven or twelve years old. She had a beautiful back view and long black hair that reached her waist, but her face was marred by a huge black spot on her cheek, making her look hideous and ugly. The old man was about fifty years old. His gray hair made him look old, but he was agile and quick on his feet.

Liu Sheng Piaoxu looked at Zhang Xiaoshan. Despite the rudimentary disguise, she could tell at a glance that there was something wrong between the grandfather and grandson.

"They're not waiting for us, ignore them!"

Liu Sheng Piaoxu nodded subtly. They had been chasing each other for hundreds of miles, so it was impossible for anyone to be lying in ambush here.

Besides, such a crude disguise can only fool those newbies who are just entering the world of martial arts.

"Sir, could you please use the kitchen?"

"Please make your meal, sir."

Since Zhang Xiaoshan didn't expose it, the other party naturally wouldn't reveal it themselves.

Moreover, from the appearance of Zhang Xiaoshan and his group, the grandfather and grandson knew that Zhang Xiaoshan and his companions were not simple people.

A young man in brocade robes and fine clothes, a stunningly beautiful maid, and two large bronze-armored warriors closely following behind.

As for the other high lama, he was clearly a captured prisoner.

Liu Shenghua took the baggage for this trip and the prey she had picked up along the way from Guiyi;

The old man immediately recognized the golden blood eel, a rare find in the martial arts world, as a rare and highly nutritious food, with a white line faintly visible on its belly. It was a wild boar about two months old, and a blood eel as thick as an arm and resembling a python.

Roast suckling pig! Stewed eel!

While Liu Sheng Piaoxu was preparing the food, Zhang Xiaoshan approached Bahanglong, a wisp of purple energy emanating from his fingertip, and directly pressed it onto Bahanglong's Tanzhong acupoint.

Pure Yang Finger is similar to One Yang Finger; it is not only skilled in acupressure but also exceptional in healing.

However, saving someone with One Finger Divine Skill depletes one's own vital energy; saving someone with Pure Yang Skill unleashes a burst of Pure Yang Purple Qi from Pure Yang Wuji Gong.

The conditions may seem unequal, but that breath of pure Yang purple energy is the foundation for entering the Dao!

Therefore, under normal circumstances, Zhang Xiaoshan would never use this pure yang purple energy to save people casually.

He needs a month to recover after saving someone's life.

puff!

Suddenly, Bahangorong coughed up a mouthful of black blood, and with only his eyes still able to move, he looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief.

In a short while, the other party used pure Yang Qi to restore his meridians, which he could not possibly 'repair'. Putting aside this skill, he really couldn't figure out Zhang Xiaoshan's purpose.

Swish!

Then, Zhang Xiaoshan worried that his true qi would shake the pure yang finger energy that sealed Bahanglong.

So he not only strengthened the pure yang energy in the acupoints again, but also wiped out the excess pure yang energy in Bahanglong's body.

This made Bahanglong even more convinced that Zhang Xiaoshan had no good intentions.

The grandfather and grandson, who had been secretly observing Zhang Xiaoshan's actions, initially thought Zhang Xiaoshan was doing this out of kindness when they saw him using his finger strength to heal the Grand Lama. However, the more they watched, the more suspicious they became.

This high lama was clearly a prisoner, and he couldn't even move.

"Young master, it's ready!"

After a flurry of activity, Liu Sheng Piaoxu had prepared the food.

Seeing the delicious food in front of him, Zhang Xiaoshan immediately stopped being polite, as his depleted vital energy needed replenishment.

The glossy golden crust is crisp and tender with every bite, leaving a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth; the inside is also not oily or greasy, but fresh, tender and juicy. Not only was Zhang Xiaoshan enjoying it, but even the grandfather and grandson next to him were drooling.

On the other side, the steaming, fragrant soup wafted for miles around.

The blood eel was specially caught by Zhang Xiaoshan (Zhao Nuo) in a mountain stream. Blood eels are very good for replenishing blood and qi, which is perfect for Bahanglong who needs a donkey.

"It smells so good! Old stall, crispy suckling pig, and a bowl of soup simmering inside, please!"

A sound of hooves approached, and Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the approaching people. The leader was a thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy dressed in fine clothes, who had just come from hunting in the forest.

He was extremely envious of the crispy suckling pig in front of Zhang Xiaoshan, which was being cooked into a soup.

“Young master, it’s not that this old man didn’t want to prepare anything for you, but all of these things were prepared by you yourself, and made by this young lady. I just borrowed a stove.”

"Is it?"

The boy glanced at Zhang Xiaoshan, originally intending to spend money to buy some food, since the other party probably couldn't finish it.

But the old man couldn't tell. With a sharp look, he could see that any one of Zhang Xiaoshan's belongings was more expensive than all of Zhang Xiaoshan's clothes combined.

Clothes made of brocade; jade pendants of at least mutton fat jade; gold-threaded cloud shoes, sandalwood embroidered pouches, and famous folding fans... Compared to this 'country bumpkin,' Zhang Xiaoshan was undoubtedly a nobleman from the big city.

Moreover, the two bronze-armored warriors on Zhang Xiaoshan's side looked even more formidable.

Chapter Ninety-Nine: Encouraging Lin Zhennan to Cultivate the "Evil-Repelling Sword Technique"

"I am Lin Pingzhi, the young head镖师 (bodyguard) of Zhenyuan镖局 (escort agency), greetings, young master!"

Lin Pingzhi?

Zhang Xiaoshan, who had originally not intended to pay attention to the boy, suddenly looked up at him with surprise in his eyes.

At the same time, I glanced at the grandfather and grandson next to me. The scene was familiar, but their ages didn't match.

At this time, Lin Pingzhi was only thirteen or fourteen years old, too young; the same was true for the grandfather and grandson, the younger one was eleven or twelve years old, and it would be a few more years before they grew into graceful young women.

It seems the Lin family has been targeted for a long time, even Zhang Xiaoshan couldn't help but sigh.

The common man is not guilty, but he is guilty of carrying a jade!

"Zhenyuan Escort Agency? Lin Pingzhi? Who is Lin Zhennan to you?"

"It is indeed my father. Young master, you know my father!"

Zhang Xiaoshan nodded, then looked at Liu Sheng Piaoxu and gave her instructions:

Give him a bowl of soup!

"Thank you, sir."

Lin Pingzhi never expected that his father had such great influence.

"In a way, our two families have some connections. You should have heard of the Zhang family of Lin'an Prefecture, right?"

"The Zhang family of Lin'an? Could it be Brother Zhang?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Pingzhi pondered for a moment, then looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief. He never expected that the noble young man he had met in the wild was actually the young master of the Zhang family in Lin'an Prefecture.

You have to understand that the Zhang family now is not the same as the Zhang family before, and even the Lin family has not had any contact for many years.

However, the Zhang family often took care of the Lin family's security escort agency.

"We traveled hundreds of miles to chase after this high lama, but we never expected to end up here!"

Zhang Xiaoshan looked surprised, and everyone looked at Bahanglong with curiosity. This unique foreign attire reminded everyone of something, and their eyes showed shock.

Isn't this the murderer who killed the 790 Gods?

"Brother, have you been chasing this villain all this way?"

In my youthful arrogance, I was drawn to the world of martial arts!

Upon hearing that Zhang Xiaoshan had come to hunt down the murderer who killed the God of Catchers, Lin Pingzhi's face immediately filled with admiration.

"Pretty much, but not as wonderful as you imagine."

Soup is a highly nourishing food, so Zhang Xiaoshan and Bahanglong naturally didn't need to worry about being too weak to handle the nourishment.

Lin Pingzhi, however, was flushed and looked extremely weak after just one bowl of food.

This scene made the old man look at Zhang Xiaoshan with even more apprehension.

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"Your nephew pays his respects to Uncle Lin!"

"Haha, it is an honor to have Nephew Zhang grace us with his presence! Zhenyuan Escort Agency is truly honored!"

Facing Zhang Xiaoshan, Lin Zhennan dared not truly act like an elder.

The Zhang family and the Lin family were not close; at most, they were acquaintances from previous business dealings.

As the Zhang family's business continued to expand and their capital accumulated, the Zhang family was no longer a viable partner for the Lin family.

Or perhaps the Lin family simply couldn't handle the Zhang family's business, and it was only in recent years that Zhuo Qianshan joined.

Lin Zhennan was well aware of this; overestimating his abilities would only result in injuries to both of them.

Moreover, many of the Zhang family's other businesses were handed over to the Lin family.

"It should be the young man who disturbed Uncle."

"Nephew, what are you saying? Someone, bring tea!"

At this moment, Lin Zhennan and his wife were also looking at Zhang Xiaoshan with expressions of amazement.

Unlike Zhang Yuan, who was unknown in the martial arts world, Zhang Xiaoshan was quite famous and had a reputation for benevolence and righteousness!

There are even rumors that this young master Zhang, despite his young age, is already a rare and unparalleled master in the martial arts world.

The news spread rapidly, though its origin is unknown.

However, few people in the martial arts world have ever seen Zhang Xiaoshan personally take action.

Moreover, given the Zhang family's status and position, the fact that they were merely two bronze-armored warriors beside Zhang Xiaoshan meant that he didn't need to personally intervene.

"Uncle Lin, I've come here this time because my father has entrusted me with other matters, which I need to discuss with you in detail!"

"profound?"

Lin Zhennan glanced around, and several镖头 (bodyguards) immediately went to dismiss the servants.

Zhang Xiaoshan waved his hand, and two bronze-armored warriors carried Lin Pingzhi out of the hall, standing guard with their swords drawn in front of it.

"I wonder what instructions Brother Zhang has for me?"

"Please forgive me, Uncle. I have been chasing Bahanglong all the way here. My father has not given me any explanation when I first arrived here."

All of this was merely a warning to my uncle.

Lin Zhennan suddenly understood after Zhang Xiaoshan's explanation.

They also understood that since Zhang Xiaoshan had dismissed the servants, he must have something important to say.

"Actually, when my nephew was at the tea stall, he noticed that the grandfather and grandson dressed as an old man and a young child seemed a bit suspicious."