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

"Dad, aren't there dragonfish? Why can't we catch them?"

Arowana?

Upon hearing this, the curious witch Linglong immediately looked at Zhang Xiaoshan.

She knew that this dragonfish was not one of those ornamental fish, but a kind of exotic fish, belonging to the category of rare and precious treasures.

The Zhang family once gifted one of these pieces to the young master of the empire.

A single piece of fish is worth a fortune, which speaks volumes.

And this is just fish meat.

"Little girl, the ocean is so vast, how many dragon fish can you catch?"

However, how could a father refuse his daughter's request? It's just that the chances are slim; don't be discouraged if you don't catch anything.

Zhang Xiaoshan took out the Pure Yang Dragon Pearl and activated its mysterious power right in front of everyone.

He then slowly explained:

"The reason why the dragonfish is called the dragonfish is not only because its whole body is valuable, but also because it is a strange beast attracted by the dragon ball."

"However, girl, the dragonfish is incredibly strong. A two-zhang-long dragonfish is powerful enough to capsize a twenty-zhang-long Fuzhou boat right now. The surging power underwater is something even a grandmaster might not be able to control. Therefore, if you catch a dragonfish in the future, don't force it, lest you be dragged into the sea, which is extremely dangerous!"

"Got it, Dad!"

The little girl nodded obediently, naturally knowing the power of a Grandmaster.

The fact that even a father had to treat this behemoth with caution suggests that its power is definitely not simple, but that's about all.

"Besides, it's your elder brother's wedding. If you can catch a dragonfish to take home, it will be a treasured dish!"

The little girl looked on with anticipation as Zhang Xiaoshan added his explanation.

"Miss Linglong, dragonfish meat can replenish qi and blood and has a beautifying effect. I'll give you a piece later."

"Thank you, sir!"

The witch Linglong 810 sat next to the little girl, also gazing at the deep sea, while staring at the dragon ball in Zhang Xiaoshan's hand, filled with curiosity, and asked:

"Linglong has another request, I wonder if you could answer it for me, young master?"

"The evolution of Dragon Ball?"

The shrine maiden, Reiryu, nodded, without denying it.

Both the Zhang family's Dragon Balls and the Imperial Dragon Balls possess magical powers; one can utilize the power of merit, and the other can manipulate the dragon veins of the Nine Provinces. They can both be considered evolved versions of the Dragon Balls.

His dragon pearl from Miao territory has always been a stubborn stone with a bronze hue.

Now, seeing the power unleashed by the Pure Yang Dragon Pearl, pure and vast, if the supreme Yang energy were to be combined with Zhang Xiaoshan's Pure Yang Divine Skill, Chi Yuan would be no match for him.

"Dragon Ball evolution requires specific conditions, which Zhang himself cannot say for sure."

For example, the Imperial Dragon Balls absorbed the dragon energy from the Dragon Emperor and underwent an evolutionary process through a grand sacrificial ceremony.

As a Jiuli witch, shouldn't Miss Linglong be aware of the special nature of the Heaven-Worshiping Ceremony?

"I know, we Miao people also had a ritual to worship the heavens, but it was useless!"

"Of course it's useless. As I just said, the Imperial Dragon Pearl evolved by absorbing the dragon energy from the Dragon Emperor. I also have great merit from the Zhang family. What do you Miao people have?"

The witch Linglong sensed a hint of sarcasm in Zhang Xiaoshan's tone, but she had to admit that Miao Jiang had neither merit nor dragon energy.

Chapter 867 Seduction Fails in Dragon Fishing

"If you Miao people want your dragon balls to evolve, there are only two ways."

First, Zhang used the power of merit to strengthen himself, enabling him to control any of the fundamental forces of earth, water, wind, and fire.

Secondly, through specific opportunities, they absorb some mysterious power to evolve.

The evolved Dragon Balls, in addition to the abilities of the original Dragon Balls, can also control other abilities, such as the Zhang Family Dragon Balls and the Imperial Dragon Balls, which belong to the category of special evolutions.

Anyway, bragging doesn't cost anything, and Zhang Xiaoshan's goal was to attract Miao Jiang to trade again.

A single enhancement requires 100,000 merits, but the cost would absolutely be equivalent to a divine medicine that takes ten thousand years to produce.

Although this was somewhat of an act of aiding the enemy, Zhang Xiaoshan believed that as long as he remained on the continent of Kyushu, the Miao region would not dare to cause trouble.

As for what happens after he dies or leaves, who cares if the world is flooded?

When the Zhang family descendants are still no match for the Miao people, given the many trump cards he left behind, it can only be said that disaster makes people grow, which is not necessarily a bad thing.

"Evolution of Merit?"

The second method was already known to the witch Linglong, but she didn't expect that the Zhang family's merits could also strengthen the Dragon Ball.

The witch Linglong's eyes lit up when she thought that the Chi You Demon Sword could evolve into the 'Xuanyuan Divine Sword'.

At the same time, seeing the smile on Zhang Xiaoshan's lips, the witch Linglong suddenly realized that he was eyeing the resources of their Miao region.

A miraculous medicine that lasts for millennia!

Just to advance to the level of Gu King, a ten-thousand-year-old divine herb was used, and the majority of the cost came from the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox.

If it's a great opportunity like strengthening the Dragon Balls, the need for a divine medicine that takes ten thousand years to prepare is self-evident.

At least three plants, or even more.

Even though the Miao region has a long history and thousands of years of heritage, the treasures left by their ancestors are not enough for them to create like this.

If this happens a few more times, Zhang Xiaoshan probably won't even leave them with a single penny of his secrets.

"Young master, how about we make a deal? Linglong will leave herself here as collateral, and you will enhance the Dragon Pearl of Miao territory for me for free?"

Upon hearing the witch Reilong's offer, even the little girl looked at the witch Reilong in disbelief.

You don't know the cost of firewood, rice, oil, and salt until you're in charge of the household!

Now, the witch Linglong is really tempted to sell herself, after all, the millennium-old divine medicine is not something that comes easily.

In the entire Nine Provinces, how many forces can produce a divine medicine that has lasted for ten thousand years?

Very few, extremely rare.

But Zhang Xiaoshan shook his head directly and said:

"Feelings are feelings, and business is business."

You should know that your Miao region still has a debt to pay off. If you want to strengthen the Dragon Ball, I, Zhang, will give you a discount for Miss Linglong's sake.

Three miraculous medicinal herbs that have existed for ten thousand years!

The shrine maiden Linglong rolled her eyes and gave Zhang Xiaoshan a disdainful look.

Unexpectedly, her first attempt at using her beauty to seduce him ended in failure, and even the little girl couldn't help but smile.

"I will personally explain to the chieftain then, and he should agree!"

Three miraculous medicinal herbs that can last for ten thousand years—the Miao people simply have no other choice.

She just wouldn't know what the Zhang family wanted so many ancient medicines for.

Or perhaps the Zhang family's millennia-old divine medicine has reached the point where it can be wasted at will, to the point that even a nine-tailed spirit fox is qualified to consume it.

In fact, if it weren't for Huang Rong and the other women stopping him, Zhang Xiaoshan would have already made his move against the nine-tailed spirit fox that had consumed the ten-thousand-year-old divine medicine and been cultivated in the manner of a medicinal snake.

After all these years of nurturing, plus the millennia-old divine medicine, a bowl of blood from the Nine-Tailed Fox can now increase one's power by at least a hundred years.

Moreover, with its many wonderful uses, it is absolutely a panacea.

Zhang Xiaoshan doesn't need it, but the Zhang family needs quite a few people.

However, by the time Zhang Sheng breaks through to the peak of the Eight Cauldrons Realm, this fox will be almost ready to be used.

Breaking through the insurmountable barrier of the Nine Cauldrons Realm requires not only the assistance of a ten-thousand-year-old divine medicine, but also an absolute treasure of vital energy and blood.

As for feelings?

How can a pet nine-tailed fox compare to the future prospects of three generations of the Zhang family?

Which is more important and which is less important? Huang Rong and the other women all knew the answer in their hearts.

Moreover, practicing this skill doesn't require actually killing the nine-tailed fox; a bowl of its blood is enough. Although this bowl of blood may contain most of the nine-tailed fox's blood, it's enough to keep the nine-tailed fox alive.

Killing the goose that lays the golden eggs is short-sighted.

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"Dad, another big fish has taken the bait!"

Within three days, after Zhang Xiaoshan obtained the Dragon Ball, it was as if his luck had been boosted.

Previously, we would catch one or two big fish a day, but now we can catch at least a dozen a day, and we have to clear some space at the bottom of the boat.

Unfortunately, no arowanas appeared; only rare, large fish were spotted.

Tuna, giant grouper, three-foot-long golden claw...

"Hehe, little girl, this time the fish that took the bait is an arowana!"

Arowana?

Zhang Xiaoshan's voice wasn't loud, but it startled everyone.

Even Huang Rong, who was in the pool, dragged the witch Linglong, who hadn't had time to change her clothes, to Zhang Xiaoshan's fishing spot.

Arowanas are a treasure of the sea, and the Zhang family hasn't caught one in several years.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiaoshan had a stroke of good luck this time and actually caught a dragonfish.

Even the little girl couldn't help but get excited when she heard about the dragonfish, staring intently at the sea.

She had eaten dragonfish meat when she was a child. At that time, they had just started cultivating. Zhang Xiaoshan used it for her and Zhang Zhong to build their foundation. The texture was like jelly, and the taste was so delicious that she could never forget it.

Unfortunately, the stock was too small and was quickly eaten up by them.

Meanwhile, the witch Linglong looked out at the sea and was surprised to see that Zhang Xiaoshan was incredibly lucky and actually caught a dragonfish.

Otherwise, Huang Rong wouldn't have dragged her over here.

For a moment, the women stared at Zhang Xiaoshan, who was fully alert and staring at the water, as if some great terror was about to appear.

"What a clever fellow! He even knew to attack the bottom of the ship!"

The shrine maiden Linglong unleashed a terrifying power of heaven and earth, instantly enveloping the entire cruise ship.

It was the power that Zhang Xiaoshan used to shatter the void last time.

Bang!

With a loud bang, the entire ship suddenly jolted and shook violently, like a carriage with a sharp edge.

If it weren't for the fact that all the women on the ship were top-notch martial arts experts, many people would have been thrown off the ship by this sudden turbulence.

Moreover, this shockwave was generated under the defense of Zhang Xiaoshan (Qian Dede); otherwise, the only outcome would have been the destruction of the ship and the loss of life.

Zhang Xiaoshan then took the opportunity to reel in the fishing line and pull the dragonfish in front of him.

The moment the dragonfish poked its head out, a golden light appeared above it, instantly stunning the dragonfish that was about to wreak havoc.

Zhang Xiaoshan, all alone with his small boat, could play with the dragonfish and even be an old man trawling in the sea.

But now, if they are not careful, the ship could be destroyed and everyone could die, so Zhang Xiaoshan dares not be careless.

Seeing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

At the same time, he was stunned when he saw the dragonfish being pulled up.

This was actually a five-zhang (approximately 10 meters) super dragonfish, far larger than the three-zhang (approximately 10 meters) dragonfish that Zhang Xiaoshan had caught before, with a massive size of at least a hundred tons.

Dragonfish meat is dense and firm, rich in nutrients, and its weight is no exception.

Moreover, this enormous dragonfish was not just two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters) larger than the previous dragonfish, but at least five times its original size.

Chapter 868 The Super Dragonfish Arrives in Yingkou

"What a huge blackfish!"

The dragonfish used to be blood red, but this super-sized, five-zhang-long dragonfish was as black as jade.

"This arowana can change color?"