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

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Even if they were dealt with here, since these are all their trusted confidants, the news would never reach Zhang Sanfeng's ears.

As for the Sea Sand Gang? Their expression changed drastically the moment they noticed the speedboat approaching.

Using internal force to drive the propeller at the stern of the speedboat, the speed is at least 100 kilometers per hour.

Moreover, with that iconic mask, how could the leader not understand that Zhang Xiaoshan harbored murderous intent?

Chapter 213 Young Zhang Wuji Chocolate Now Available

"Big brother!"

Inside the secret chamber of Tianji Tower, Yin Yewang stared in disbelief at Yin Susu and Zhang Cuishan, who had disappeared for ten years.

For ten years, he had believed that Yin Susu had died at sea. He never expected that he would have the chance to meet her again in this life. No wonder the Zhang family asked him to come secretly.

If others find out, it will surely lead to my death.

After all, Xie Xun and the Dragon-Slaying Saber disappeared along with them back then.

"Susu, where have you been all these years? Do you know how often your father sits alone, thinking of you?"

"Big brother, how is Father now?"

"Father is doing well now. Apart from often thinking about you, he has basically handed over the affairs of the Sky Eagle Sect to me. Father usually just raises flowers and birds and oversees the Sky Eagle Sect headquarters!"

"That's good."

While the two were catching up, Yin Yewang also saw Zhang Cuishan and the chubby-faced Zhang Wuji.

Even with a vague suspicion, he still asked:

"Susu, is this your child?"

"Come here, Wuji, quickly call him uncle!"

"uncle!"

Even Yin Yewang couldn't help but show a hint of affection when he looked at the little guy in front of him.

"What a strong lad! Haha, come with your uncle later and I'll buy you some gifts!"

"Brother, where is this?"

They entered through a secret passage and therefore were unaware of the existence of Ghost Street.

After learning the whole story, Yin Yewang was also filled with sighs.

Fortunately, they encountered Zhang Xiaoshan, who had absolutely no interest in the Dragon-Slaying Saber or Xie Xun. If it had been anyone else, his sister's family would have been in danger.

"This is Ghost Street, which was established a year after you left the Central Plains."

This place was a melting pot of all sorts of people, from the most wicked to the most wicked. Initially ruled by the Nine Gates of Ghost Street, its power later expanded, transforming it into a combination of the Upper Three Families, the Middle Six Families, and the Lower Nine Families.

"The upper three families, the middle six gates, and the lower nine classes?"

Zhang Cuishan was also deeply moved upon hearing this.

This is no longer just a 070 faction, but an alliance of factions, and even the Sky Eagle Cult is in it.

"That's right, there are two ghost streets, one in the north and one in the south, each with three upper houses, and they all worship the Golden-Faced Buddha."

In reality, there are only five families among the two upper three families. Among them, the two Tianji Towers represent the Zhang family, and the Longevity Venerable is a person of the Golden-Faced Buddha. The only exception is the Eastern Sea Lady, but the Demonic Sect is hidden behind her.

The six major sects are also divided into three groups each. Besides the Heavenly Eagle Sect, there are also the Heavenly Official of Tomb Raiders, Granny Gongsun, the Salt Gang, the Twelve Linked Fortresses, and the Chang Le Gang!

Hiss...

Upon hearing Yin Yewang's explanation, even Yin Susu understood just how terrifying Ghost Street was.

The boy who brought them back was from the Zhang family, one of the three upper families.

"Alright, don't go out. I'll take Wuji to buy some gifts first."

This is Ghost Street, teeming with all sorts of demons and monsters. Your identities will be easily exposed. As for Wuji? Don't say a word later, understand?

"Okay, Uncle!"

"good!"

Seeing Yin Yewang take Wuji out, Yin Susu wasn't too worried.

She noticed that her brother had matured a lot since they met, and she didn't need to worry about him at all.

"Looking back on the past ten years, the world has changed dramatically. The Golden-Faced Buddha and the Zhang family were completely unknown to me before."

"That's normal. There are many hidden forces in the martial arts world. You two were young back then, so it's understandable that you didn't know them."

At this moment, Ghost Yama walked in and nodded at Zhang Cuishan and his wife.

"Master Zhang is a disciple of Master Zhang, and Miss Yin is the younger sister of the Eagle King. This is a small token of our appreciation from the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion!"

As he spoke, three sets of clothes and two human skin masks were placed on the table.

Seeing these things, Yin Susu knew how helpful they would be to them, and she quickly cupped her hands in thanks:

"Thank you, Your Excellency!"

"It's nothing. Young Master has already informed Wudang. You can find out their whereabouts with a little inquiry."

"Thank you!"

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Zhang Xiaoshan paid little attention to Zhang Cuishan and his wife.

Ultimately, he only released the family of three because of Zhang Sanfeng's influence.

In a few months, it will be Zhang Sanfeng's 108th birthday, so this can be considered one of the gifts.

The Taoist number 108 contains the number of the Heavenly Dipper, which can be considered a longevity number!

As for nine-year-old Zhang Wuji, there was even less need for investment.

He is now at odds with the Zoroastrianism of the Central Plains, so it's already a miracle that he didn't plot against Zhang Wuji beforehand, and that's only because the other party is just a child.

As for Xie Xun?

Imprisoning Xie Xun at the Southern Shaolin Temple was a casual act; if Xie Xun were to repent, the Southern Shaolin Temple might uphold Buddhist traditions—

Lay down your butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot!

What happened after that was no longer the Zhang family's business.

Having entered the Buddhist order, Xie Xun was no longer an enemy of the Zhang family. After all, monks are detached from worldly desires, and even Master Mingchen had let go of all past grievances.

But if it were still Xie Xun, the Golden Lion King, Zhang Xiaoshan would be deserving of death.

At the Lion-Slaying Assembly, even if Zhang Wuji had not yet matured, he would have been useless.

He didn't kill Xie Xun with his own hands because he was considerate of Master Mingchen's feelings.

"Try it, how does it taste?"

Amidst the turmoil in Lin'an Prefecture, Zhang Xiaoshan, who had returned, was making a chocolate cake in the kitchen of the new mansion using the cocoa beans he had brought back.

It has a unique flavor; the subtle aroma of herbs is intoxicating.

Huang Rong nodded and chuckled softly:

"It's delicious! How did you make it?"

"You can make chocolate cakes and chocolate candies by mixing ground cocoa powder and cocoa butter extracted from cocoa beans."

"I can make you chocolates tonight, just watch."

Zhang Xiaoshan wasn't a professional, so Huang Rong had to guide him during the baking process to make some passable hazelnut chocolates and liqueur-filled chocolates!

Especially the liqueur-filled chocolates, which are hard chocolate on the outside but bursting with red wine chocolate filling inside. One bite and the natural blend of the two flavors is enough to make even Huang Rong's eyes light up.

"It's delicious, I want more!"

"This stuff is high in calories and fat. Eating one is equivalent to eating a pound of pork. Are you sure?"

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's threat, Huang Rong's expression changed slightly.

Being overweight is every woman's worst enemy.

Even if the Wu Tang dynasty valued plumpness as beauty, it was a kind of voluptuousness that would be too thin if it were less, and too fat if it were more, not an excessively obese beauty.

"It's not as exaggerated as you say, is it?"

"Haha, what do you think?"

That smile that made Huang Rong somewhat apprehensive, she finally shook her head and eyebrows, and glared angrily at Zhang Xiaoshan.

"Take one pill a day, but you must also do yoga for an hour to burn off the excess calories."

"Thank you, husband!"

Huang Rong nodded and took another one to taste.

As for the remaining candy, Zhang Xiaoshan wrapped it in gold foil that he had prepared beforehand.

The exquisitely beautiful spheres caught Huang Rong's eye, causing a flicker of amazement. She hadn't expected Zhang Xiaoshan to be so extravagant as to use gold foil...

However, just as clothes make the man, gold makes the Buddha, and packaging makes the product.

The gold foil wrapping instantly elevates the overall look, making it appear more upscale.

Moreover, the reason why Zhang's products sell so well and are popular in Lin'an Prefecture is that their packaging design has always been at the forefront.

From the printed packaging boxes to the appropriate attire of the service staff, the overall impression is one of high-end, classy, ​​and sophisticated. Eating or shopping here doesn't feel cheap or inferior.

"You guys can divide this small portion; I'll take these to the dessert shop to test the waters."

From now on, the Zhang family's main focus will be on Hongfu cuisine and these desserts, especially this chocolate, which only the Zhang family has access to now.

After a while, the Zhang family can share some of their dessert-making techniques and open branches in various cities across Kyushu.

Some dessert-making techniques are actually quite simple, and some master chefs have even figured them out themselves.

But because of the Zhang family's blockade, they dared not step forward.

After all, the Zhang family's current influence, strength, and monopolistic position are undeniable.

Who dares to openly step forward?

Since no one dared to be the first to try, there was naturally no second dessert shop.

Moreover, from shop renovation to packaging, they can't possibly take the high-end route like the Zhang family; at most, they'll just offer Jiangnan-style pastries.

"You are wise!"

Clutching a small pile of liqueur-filled chocolates, Huang Rong jumped out excitedly.

And now that she knows how to make chocolate, does she still need Zhang Xiaoshan to make it for her? She's a culinary genius; Zhang Xiaoshan's skills are far superior.

"Manager Feng, I have something good for you!"

After leaving the villa, Zhang Xiaoshan took out his belongings but did not go to the dessert shop immediately. Instead, he went to the Hong Mansion.

Besides Shopkeeper Feng and Dongfang Bubai taking some, the girls on the second and third floors each took two or three, and that took away more than half of the remaining items.

Then the girls from the Six Doors were no exception.

After going around in circles, Zhang Xiaoshan hadn't even reached the dessert shop yet, and his hands were already empty.

But Zhang Xiaoshan's trip inadvertently made this thing famous.

Now, every move the Zhang family makes is under scrutiny, especially since Zhang Xiaoshan personally delivered the item; it's obvious it's something valuable.

Especially after learning that it was the Zhang family's new dessert, every family with a female relative would want to send a few of these new candies as a gift.

Moreover, it may be related to that secret, which has drawn even more attention.

Even Hengdao and Zhuge Zhengwo got a few pills from those female constables.

The final result is definitely from overseas, and it's the Zhang family's latest acquisition.

On the third day, the chocolates and candies delivered by Zhang Xiaoshan were sold out as soon as they hit the shelves, before they could even be advertised.

Those high-ranking officials and nobles knew these were good products just by looking at the glittering gold packaging.

One bite, and I was even more surprised to find it was a combination of sugar and alcohol—not only delicious, but also a wonderfully imaginative idea.