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

The Nine Provinces follow the laws of Heaven, which means that one thing overcomes another, and this is called nature.

However, if it were a newly introduced species, without natural predators, it would be a disaster no less than a large-scale plague. Therefore, apart from some carefully selected beneficial crops, the Zhang family strictly controlled everything else brought into the Nine Provinces. Even their primary port wasn't in the Central Plains, but on an outer island!

"What does your intention, young master, have to do with the Golden Silkworm Gu King?"

"The Golden Silkworm Gu King absorbed the deadly poison of the New World and underwent an uncontrollable mutation, becoming not only stronger than before but also more bizarre."

Just like the Blood Silkworm Gu in Zhang's possession, once it's brought to Miao territory, it will be more of a curse than a blessing!

Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the unwilling Witch King and slowly summoned a small blood-red insect.

Its luster was like that of blood jade. Over the past twenty years, the Blood Silkworm Gu had been constantly devouring Zhang Xiaoshan's blood, and it had gradually gained spiritual energy, even resembling jade.

Chapter 859 The Promotion Conditions of the Golden Silkworm Gu King

"Zhang's Blood Silkworm Gu has been corrected by Zhang himself, and it has been transformed from a 'fierce beast' into a Gu King."

Even so, the Blood Silkworm's level has already surpassed that of the previous Golden Silkworm King.

On the contrary, the Golden Silkworm Gu King transformed from a Gu King into a 'fierce beast'. I think Chiyou Village should have recorded the Blood Silkworm Transformation back then. The Golden Silkworm Gu King was already an uncontrollable existence.

Even the Zhang family used special methods to suppress the ferocious aura of the Golden Silkworm Gu King!

The elders from back then are no longer here.

After all, the Golden Silkworm Gu, which she had nurtured with her own essence and blood, had undergone changes. Even though Zhang Xiaoshan saved her, her vital energy was still damaged.

Twenty years later, they still couldn't make it through.

As for the records about the Blood Silkworm, not to mention the elders of that time, Chi Yuan and the witch Linglong were also witnesses, so they naturally knew just how ferocious this little Blood Silkworm was.

Moreover, the blood silkworm before them, resembling blood jade, had undergone a tremendous change compared to the previous blood silkworm.

However, they believed that the Blood Silkworm's strength had not diminished; on the contrary, beneath its bright and flawless appearance, it was definitely more terrifying than the Golden Silkworm Gu King.

This is a Gu King transformed from a Blood Silkworm!

"Does the Zhang family intend to seize the Golden Silkworm Gu King for themselves?"

Since this matter concerns the Golden Silkworm Gu King, the foundation of the Twelve Caves of Miao Territory, even the Gu King couldn't help but become forceful in his words.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan showed no anger; instead, he chuckled lightly:

"Of course not, the Zhang family isn't that 'domineering'."

Moreover, if it really were just a Golden Silkworm Gu King, the Zhang family wouldn't have gone so far as to cheat the Miao people.

Rather, that six-winged golden silkworm was not something the Miao people could control. It was like an indestructible demonic body; that thing was beyond your comprehension.

However, Zhang already knew the secret of how the Golden Silkworm Gu could be promoted to Gu King.

If you all agree, I, Zhang, can help one of the Twelve Cave Masters create another Gu King.

what?

Everyone looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief. Create another Gu King?

At the same time, Chi Xue thought of something and looked at the Blood Silkworm in Zhang Xiaoshan's hand again. If this Blood Silkworm could evolve into a Gu King, then the Zhang family might really have the clue to create the Golden Silkworm Gu King.

"What you say, young master, is probably true."

If the Blood Silkworm can evolve into a Gu King, then the Golden Silkworm can also evolve into a Gu King. But what are your requirements, Young Master Zhang?

Upon hearing Chi Xue's deduction, everyone suddenly understood.

At the same time, all twelve sect leaders looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with eyes full of greed.

If the Zhang family mastered the method for advancing to the Gu King level, wouldn't each of the twelve Miao chieftains have a Golden Silkworm Gu King?

"You all stare at me like this, do you think that the Golden Silkworm's advancement to the Gu King comes without a price?"

Gu is formed when countless poisonous insects fight each other, and the last one remaining is called Gu; while the Gu King is the king of Gu, not only more ferocious, but also the king of all poisons, capable of threatening even a Grandmaster.

Therefore, to advance to the Golden Silkworm Gu King level, at least one ten-thousand-year-old divine herb is required as a price!

"A miraculous medicine that lasts for millennia?"

Not to mention the Twelve Cave Masters, even Chi Xue was startled and looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief.

Is it really necessary to obtain a ten-thousand-year-old divine medicine to advance to the Gu King level? Or is this Zhang Xiaoshan's deliberate extortion?

"Indeed, it is a miraculous medicine that has been used for thousands of years."

For the Golden Silkworm Gu to advance to the Gu King level, it is equivalent to undergoing a complete transformation, which is the difference between a ferocious beast and an exotic beast.

The fact that Gu worms are fed with essence and blood suggests that only the blood and qi of a master of external cultivation could enable a Golden Silkworm Gu to advance to the level of Gu King, and even that is only a very small probability.

Zhang's method involved using the essence and blood of a special exotic beast to induce the Golden Silkworm Gu to mutate.

Like a nine-tailed spirit fox, but the blood of one nine-tailed spirit fox is far from enough; only through qualitative change can quantitative change occur!

"Does Young Master Zhang mean to give the ten-thousand-year-old divine medicine to the nine-tailed spirit fox?"

"That's right. The medicinal power of the ten-thousand-year-old divine medicine is on the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox's body. It won't be able to be digested for at least three days. If we feed the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox's blood to the Golden Silkworm Gu now, and add my Dragon Pearl power, it will definitely be able to advance to the Golden Silkworm Gu King!"

Hiss...

What price?

Even the Twelve Cave Masters were wondering if it was worth it. Not to mention a nine-tailed spirit fox, what's more, they also wanted a ten-thousand-year-old divine herb.

"This is the method that the Zhang family can guarantee. Please do not think that the Zhang family is making fun of you."

Back then, it was Zhang who used the power of the Dragon Ball to save the dying Golden Silkworm Gu King. The Zhang family is not a charity, so naturally, the Miao region needs to offer something in exchange.

For the Miao region, a Golden Silkworm Gu King and a ten-thousand-year-old divine herb are not a losing proposition.

Sacrifice the Nine-Tailed Fox?

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This is certainly not in the Zhang family's interest. Zhang Xiaoshan used the essence and blood of the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox to cultivate the Golden Silkworm Gu King, not to kill the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox.

Moreover, the nine-tailed spirit fox that has consumed the millennium-old divine medicine will undergo another transformation, becoming a true super 'mythical beast'.

As for other mythical beasts, none possess the profound essence and blood of the Nine-Tailed Fox.

The iron-eating beast and the white tiger are in the bones, the bodhi snake is in the gall, and the dragon fish is in the flesh... each has a different focus.

The essence and blood of the nine-tailed fox have various wonderful uses, treating many rare and difficult diseases or internal injuries.

With the medicinal power of the ancient elixir and the catalytic effect of the Dragon Ball, evolving a Golden Silkworm Gu King is a piece of cake. This is also a foolproof method provided by Zhang Xiaoshan based on his experience with the Blood Silkworm Gu King.

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As for the millennium-old elixir?

Over the years, the nine-tailed spirit fox has devoured countless medicinal herbs. Although it doesn't possess any thousand-year-old medicinal herbs, the resistance it has developed has rendered thousand-year-old medicinal herbs largely ineffective.

Only the transformative medicinal properties of a millennium-old divine medicine can bring immense benefits to the nine-tailed spirit fox, which is also Zhang Xiaoshan's condition.

At that time, there will be many benefits from both the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox and the Golden Silkworm Gu King.

Otherwise, all that work would be for nothing, which is not Zhang Xiaoshan's style.

Ultimately, he doesn't owe Miao Jiang anything.

If the Golden Silkworm Gu King hadn't originally been from Miao territory, and hadn't mutated again in Murong Jiu's hands, Zhang Xiaoshan wouldn't have bothered to reveal this method.

Otherwise, exchanging the Golden Silkworm Gu King for a ginseng root weighing over fifteen taels would be considered a huge profit.

"Alright, I, Miao Jiang, agree!"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Chi Xue in shock, never expecting him to be so generous.

Who among them can produce this miraculous medicine that has been around for millennia?

But Zhang Xiaoshan seemed to be thinking about something, and then nodded.

This is an internal matter within their Miao region, and Zhang Xiaoshan shouldn't interfere. He just needs to focus on delivering the goods.

"In that case, it's settled then."

Moreover, the Zhang family will only act once; if it weren't for the special nature of the Golden Silkworm Gu King, Zhang wouldn't have revealed this method.

Upon hearing this, everyone realized Zhang Xiaoshan's fear of the Gu King.

It wasn't that Zhang Xiaoshan was afraid of the Gu King, but rather that if there were more Gu Kings, the strength of Miao territory would increase significantly, potentially threatening the Central Plains' dominance.

Chapter 860 The Witch Linglong

"Young man, you are still so young, and your skin is enviable, just like the 'ice-skin and jade-bone' that you people from the Central Plains talk about!"

On the way back, Zhang Xiaoshan was accompanied by a stunningly beautiful woman.

Dressed in dazzling silver Miao ethnic clothing, with skin as white as snow, a long and slender neck, bright eyes as clear as stars, a delicate nose and lips, and a captivating smile, she was like an elf descended to earth.

The girl was none other than the shrine maiden Reirō from back then. Now in her forties, she was still youthful and beautiful.

Although she had matured and become much more beautiful, the moment she saw Zhang Xiaoshan, she seemed to revert to her girlish nature. After all, strictly speaking, the witch Linglong was actually a few years younger than Zhang Xiaoshan.

After breaking through to the Grandmaster level from the pinnacle, the witch Linglong can maintain her youthful appearance for a period of time.

Moreover, his expertise in herbs and plants can also help slow down the aging process.

Perhaps after the age of 60, one's vital energy and blood begin to deplete, which is why wrinkles like crow's feet appear around 8:10 AM.

However, when they met again, the girl was absolutely amazed by Zhang Xiaoshan's beauty!

We first met 25 years ago, then again 16 years ago, and now 25 years later, Zhang Xiaoshan has remained unchanged.

Her only difference was her more ethereal气质 (qi zhi, a kind of refined elegance) and her more radiant, fair skin, which made even this woman extremely jealous.

Taoist practices emphasize health preservation!

Zhang began practicing Taoism at the age of seventeen and created the Pure Yang Divine Skill at the age of twenty. The Pure Yang Divine Skill incorporates many Taoist secrets, such as the Lesser Formless Skill, the Bright Moon Skill, and the Northern Darkness Divine Skill, all of which have the effect of preserving youth.

Therefore, cultivating a pure Yang or pure Yin divine skill to the seventh level will have the effect of nourishing life and preserving youth.

Once a cultivator breaks through to the ninth level, they can maintain a certain degree of youthful appearance, unless their vital energy begins to deplete after the age of sixty.

The tenth level allows one to achieve true eternal youth and beauty, until one's powers dissipate and one ascends to immortality.

Upon hearing this, the witch Linglong's eyes lit up. She had never expected that the Pure Yang Divine Skill created by Zhang Xiaoshan would have such a heaven-defying effect.

Health preservation and anti-aging?

Taoist practices are inherently beneficial for health and longevity.

If one possesses profound inner strength and is free from calamities and tribulations, living to over a hundred years old is no problem at all.

Moreover, breaking through to the Celestial Realm is easy, unless one is severely injured or killed. One can easily live to be over a hundred years old.

"Big brother, can this technique be passed on to outsiders?"

"Unless one is a member of the Zhang family, it is impossible to obtain the Pure Yang True Teachings."

After all, this is the Zhang family's most core cultivation technique. Have you ever seen the most prestigious sect in the Central Plains reveal its most treasured skill?

Furthermore, the Pure Yang Divine Skill and the Pure Yin Divine Skill are complementary. When those who cultivate the Pure Yin Divine Skill and those who cultivate the Pure Yang Divine Skill practice together, not only is their progress incredibly fast, but they can also reach an unbelievable level of spiritual attainment, making breaking through to the Celestial Realm no problem!

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's introduction, the witch Linglong's eyes sparkled even more.

She knew that Zhang Xiaoshan's Pure Yang Divine Skill was divided into twelve levels, with the eleventh level being the Primordial Spirit Realm, the ultimate realm of heaven and man.

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan's words are not impossible. At the same time, considering the women of the Zhang family, wouldn't it be possible for them to become Grandmasters, or even reach the Celestial Realm?

For a time, the witch Linglong became even more wary of the Zhang family.

Provoking the Zhang family is definitely not a wise choice.

If all the women of the Zhang family were to break through to the Grandmaster level, it would be a devastating force for Miao territory.

After all, the Pure Yang Divine Skill is terrifying, definitely at the level of a supreme divine skill, so it is absolutely overwhelming to masters of the same level.

"Big brother, what makes someone a member of the Zhang family?"

"A member of the Zhang family bloodline or a female member of the Zhang family!"

Little girl, it's best not to delve too deeply into the answer to this.

The Pure Yang Technique cannot be passed on to outsiders. Although Zhang has seen through fame and fortune, who is without feelings?

This is what I'm leaving to the Zhang family; I won't allow anyone else to touch it.