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

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At this moment, Zhang Xiaoshan did not give Huang Rong any face. Just like Bai Zizai in "Ode to Gallantry", he was only eating peanuts and was not so arrogant as to surpass Bodhidharma and Zhang Sanfeng!

I've fallen into a trance, thinking myself to be the most important person in the world!

After a reprimand, the women present fell silent in fear.

They had never seen Zhang Xiaoshan so angry, especially since he was scolding Huang Rong, whom he had always doted on.

"Are you mean to me?"

She raised her head, looking tearful and pitiful, and her words made Zhang Xiaoshan burst into laughter.

　1.9 Sister, you've missed the point, haven't you?

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have yelled at you!"

In the end, Zhang Xiaoshan gave in and coaxed Huang Rong for a long time before she stopped crying and started laughing.

He knew Huang Rong was a smart woman. If Huang Rong hadn't truly fallen into a trance, she wouldn't have scolded Zhang Xiaoshan this time.

Especially when dealing with a willful person, Zhang Xiaoshan knew that the more tolerant he was, the more lawless the other person might become.

This might leave a thorn in Huang Rong's heart, but it's better than falling into a demonic state.

Along the way, Zhang Xiaoshan discussed the world's top martial arts masters.

Using the Nine Yin Tenfold as the standard, there are no fewer than two people who are comparable to the Tenfold level, not to mention those who are comparable to the Ninefold level.

Taking Lin'an Prefecture as an example—the seemingly harmless Grand Eunuch Tong Guan was actually a master of the ninth level of cultivation.

Huang Rong, relying on the Jade Flute of the Vast Sea, had only just entered the ninth level of sonic power.

Therefore, not only was Wang Yuyan shocked, but even Huang Rong was horrified, her beautiful face filled with disbelief.

"This is only the area that the Zhang family's influence can reach. The hidden experts in places like Baiyue, Tianzhu, and the far west are countless."

Chapter 256 The Art of Sophistry

"Greetings, Prince Duan!"

Half a month later, outside the capital of Dali.

As soon as Zhang Xiaoshan arrived in the Dali Kingdom, he saw that the King of Zhennan of Dali was already waiting for him outside the city.

The Zhang family are businessmen, and ordinary people naturally don't receive this kind of treatment, but Zhang Xiaoshan's track record has forced even Duan Zhengming to acknowledge it.

As one of the martial arts families, Hengshan Martial Arts Tournament is naturally no stranger to them.

Even the Duan family's One-Finger Divine Skill suffered an undeserved calamity, being trampled underfoot. At first, Duan Zhengchun was somewhat angry, but considering the strength of the two beauties beside Zhang Xiaoshan, he let it go.

Neither of the two women could be offended, let alone the fact that Zhang Xiaoshan was even more terrifying than the two women.

Furthermore, the Twelve Caves of Miao Territory, for some unknown reason, suddenly turned against Zhang Xiaoshan.

Crossing the vast Miao region in the southwest borderlands, even without being targeted by the Twelve Caves, it would be impossible for an ordinary Gu poison master to leave the Miao region alive.

In comparison, the bandits and outlaws along the way were hardly a problem.

Even so, Zhang Xiaoshan still arrived here safely, which earned him the utmost respect from the Duan family of Dali.

It should be noted that the Duan family of Dali is also considered one of the Miao ethnic groups, but they developed and established their own state much earlier.

I know how terrifying the ancient Miao people are, especially the eeriness of the Twelve Caves.

"Zhengchun greets you, young master. Thank you for escorting Yuyan all the way to Dali."

"Your Highness, you are too kind. I was only passing by on my way at the request of Lady Wang!"

Immediately, Zhang Xiaoshan took out the Five Treasures Honey Wine that Lan Fenghuang had given him earlier, handed it over, and said:

"Zhang rushed over from the Central Plains without bringing any gifts."

"This Five Treasures Honey is a gift from the Five Immortals Sect. Today, I'm offering it as a token of my appreciation, and I hope Prince Duan won't find it offensive."

A jar of wine that looked ordinary, but Duan Zhengchun and his four chief retainers all changed their expressions. They had not expected that the gift from Zhang Xiaoshan was so precious.

This is a treasure that can directly increase one's power.

As Miao people, they know best the value of this Five Treasures Honey Wine.

Even within the Five Immortals Sect, there are very few of them; ordinary disciples don't even have the right to taste them, let alone a whole jar.

At this point, Duan Zhengchun's cultivation level would be able to significantly improve his internal energy.

"Young Master Zhang's gift is too generous for the Duan family to accept!"

If this thing is accepted, Duan Zhengming of Tianlong Temple will be in a difficult position from now on, but Zhang Xiaoshan chuckled:

"Those of us who dare to drink this stuff are wasting our time; those who don't want to waste it dare not drink it. Besides, although Five Treasures Honey Wine is precious, it is taboo for people from the Central Plains."

"Then thank you very much, young master."

Duan Zhengchun naturally knew what the so-called taboo was.

Most people in the Central Plains are wary of the five poisonous creatures, let alone drinking medicinal wine made from them.

This is not the era of later times when people dared to eat anything, just to try something new.

In this day and age, most people are just trying to fill their stomachs!

Wang Yuyan and Abi boarded the princess's carriage without the slightest hesitation.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan wasn't interested in this girl. She was pretty, but he was surrounded by beautiful women, so he naturally didn't bother to try to please such a 'cool' girl.

Besides, trying to please them won't get any results.

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Tianlong Temple in Dali!

With Zhang Xiaoshan's arrival, not only Duan Zhengming of Tianlong Temple, but also many other masters from within Dali were waiting there.

The Yellow-Eyebrowed Monk of Nianhua Temple, Liu Ruochen, the Sword Master of Tiannan, Zuo Zimu of the Wuliang Sword Sect...

They also wanted to see just what kind of person this young master Zhang, who could crush the Dali Duan family with his finger strength, really was.

However, upon entering the gates of Tianlong Temple, one is immediately met with a large array of troops inside the temple.

what!

With the combined aura of over a hundred monks unleashed simultaneously, Liu Sheng Piaoxu had already made his move.

Snow is falling on the earth!

The moment the sword was drawn, its energy surged, and the rolling blade light swept past the monks like a phantom pagoda.

The moment Liu Sheng Piaoxu appeared behind the group of monks, only a few of the martial arts practitioners in front of the main hall could clearly see how terrifying that strike was.

Especially since the knife, originally meant to kill, was controlled with such dexterity that even they couldn't have blocked it.

*Smack*

To everyone's horror, the long staffs in the hands of all the monks snapped at the shoulder and fell to the ground.

The long stick represents their necks.

If Liu Sheng Piaoxu had simply stepped forward and sent them flying, now hundreds of heads would be flying through the air.

Such a fierce and terrifying sword technique! Not to mention that the monks were already pale-faced, even the martial arts heroes present were wondering if they could withstand this terrifying strike if they were in the position of monks.

Moreover, this is only the strength of one Japanese female warrior.

Huang Rong's "Azure Sea Tide Song" is an all-around attack move. Although it takes at least three seconds to charge up, once those three seconds are up, they don't even have a chance to counterattack.

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Young Master Zhang!"

Duan Zhengchun had already witnessed Liu Sheng Piaoxu's swordsmanship, and this was already a sign of mercy.

If a single blade of energy were to sweep across, the monks present would likely be cut in half at the waist.

"Greetings, Young Master Zhang!"

"Greetings to all the heroes!"

Zhang Xiaoshan hadn't expected the Dali Duan family to make such a grand show of things, and that he was being received not by a royal palace or royal residence, but by Tianlong Temple.

Judging from the setup here, it's either a trap or a show of force.

"It is rumored that your finger strength surpasses that of the Duan family of Dali. I wonder if you would be willing to show me your skills... um!"

Suddenly, the man staggered out as if he were drunk.

His friends nearby rushed forward, only to find that the man's meridians had been damaged and his martial arts skills had been crippled.

“In Buddhist temples, it is not appropriate to kill living beings.”

However, such provocation against the conflict between Dali and the Zhang family may be spared the death penalty, but it will not escape punishment.

This finger strike will cripple your martial arts, allowing you to enjoy your old age in peace!

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's extremely cold words, everyone's expression changed drastically.

They didn't even see how the attack was made, let alone that the person was among them. They didn't even hear the sound of the finger force cutting through the air, and before they knew it, their martial arts had been crippled.

Moreover, not to mention the others, even Duan Zhengchun, who was right next to Zhang Xiaoshan, did not see how Zhang Xiaoshan made his move.

"What did you use just now, young master?"

"The Canhe Finger is a unique skill found in the Murong family's Huanshi Water Pavilion, inspired by the Battle of Canhe Slope!"

Canhezhi? Canhezhuang? Battle of Canhepo?

Unless Duan Zhengchun is truly an idiot, he will know the origins of the Murong family.

As for Wang Yuyan?

Zhang Xiaoshan had no doubt about the choice between the Dali Duan family and his cousin Murong Fu.

"The Murong family's 'Mor ... finger'?"

They had never heard of this unique skill before, but the power Zhang Xiaoshan had just unleashed was beyond doubt.

The ability to cripple someone's martial arts silently from four or five zhang away is already a top-tier skill in this world.

"Isn't Young Master Zhang being a bit too domineering?"

Even if Brother Gongsun's words were insolent, isn't such a cruel method as crippling someone's martial arts a breach of the Zhang family's benevolence and righteousness?

"Benevolence and righteousness? The Zhang family has benevolence and righteousness, but does the martial arts world have benevolence and righteousness?"

The Zhang family is a merchant family, focused on profit; their act of helping those in distress is a matter of human kindness; as for your so-called benevolence and righteousness? The Zhang family has always treated its enemies with ruthless precision!

Bloody drops!

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned solemn.

They forgot that this young master Zhang not only had a compassionate heart, but also ruthless methods.

The Flying Guillotine was created by this man, who is now a notorious assassin group in the martial arts world, a force to be reckoned with.

Under their stern gazes, everyone retreated, no longer daring to make any further struggles.

This person is easy to talk to when there are no conflicts or grudges, and even when there are competitors, nothing happens.

But if you want to fight against them, the Flying Guillotine is no joke.

Even the Duan family of Dali were extremely wary of the flying guillotine.

After all, it was rumored that there was a terrifying Grandmaster-level expert among the Blood Droplets, and the royal families of the Ming, Song, and Dali were also extremely wary of him.

Fortunately, the Zhang family is amicable and never acts without cause.

"Amitabha Buddha, be lenient when you can, give others a chance, and isn't that also giving yourself a chance?"

Inside the main hall, an old voice came from 980.

The profound compassion and mercy conveyed a sense of awe for life, prompting even Zhang Xiaoshan to respectfully say:

"Master is wrong. It is better to make enemies than to resolve them."

Giving others a chance, even a one percent chance, could pose a great threat to the Zhang family.

The younger generation may not have experienced the profound enlightenment of great ups and downs, but they do not want to leave themselves with regrets.

A moment of bloodshed may make a junior feel guilty for a time; but a regret may be a regret that lasts a lifetime.

Between a short time and a lifetime, the younger generation will naturally choose the lesser of two evils.