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Inside the surrounding sealed chambers were dozens of crates of gold and jewelry, an armory filled with weapons wrapped in oiled paper, antiques...
"This should be where the Murong family genealogy and secret manuals are hidden. What a pity..."
Looking at the hidden door under the futon, it was already empty.
Even Qiao Feng felt that Zhang Xiaoshan was being somewhat greedy.
That's at least a million taels of gold, countless jewels, and weapons, famous swords...
"Brother Lu, find someone to load these things onto the ship. They're free, so why not take them?"
"it is good!"
Looking at the gold, silver, jewels, and standard weapons, Lu Guanying was dumbfounded, never expecting the Murong family to be so wealthy.
"These···"
Suddenly, Zhang Xiaoshan glanced at the memorial tablets and struck out with his palm.
This palm strike used a clever technique, but Qiao Feng felt it was going too far when he saw that Zhang Xiaoshan was even attacking people's memorial tablets.
However, he soon understood Zhang Xiaoshan's purpose.
After Murong Longcheng's memorial tablet exploded at the top, a silk ribbon slowly fell down.
"really!"
It was a bit reckless, but as long as we had something, that was enough.
He couldn't possibly worship a group of alien races, so destroying them was just that—destruction.
"Is this a secret manual of the Murong family?"
"It must have been a hidden trick left by one of the ancestors of the Murong family. It seems they didn't know about it, otherwise they would never have left it behind when they left."
Zhang Xiaoshan then tossed the brocade to Lu Guanying and said:
"Brother Lu, take this manual and make a copy first, then give me the original later."
"No, Young Master Zhang, this is too precious."
Lu Guanying quickly refused, saying this item was far too precious; it could be said that a thousand manuals outside were far less valuable than this single scroll.
Even Qiao Feng, seeing Lu Guanying's fear, couldn't help but nod.
How many people in the world today could resist such temptation?
"Alright, our two families aren't strangers."
The Murong family's martial arts are not bad, but they are not up to my standards. Rong'er has too many skills; the Nine Yin Manual, the Tianshan martial arts, and the Jade Shifting Technique are all superior to these. Trying to do too much at once will only lead to failure.
"Thank you, sir!"
At this point, Lu Guanying no longer refused.
The Zhang family has plenty, but they do lack it; it's impossible for them not to be tempted.
Therefore, he accepted the silk brocade with utmost caution.
"Please keep this a secret, Master Qiao."
"nature!"
Qiao Feng knew that Zhang Xiaoshan was doing this for the safety of the Lu family.
Zhang Xiaoshan looked down on them, and even if the Murong family found out, they wouldn't dare to retaliate against the Zhang family.
But the Lu family is different. They practiced the Murong family's unique skills on Taihu Lake, so they will definitely not let the Lu family go. They may very well take the opportunity to come back and destroy the Lu family.
He had a good impression of the Lu family, and Guiyun Manor had always been a Robin Hood-like organization that helped the poor.
Moreover, the people they robbed were the rich who were heartless and cruel.
"Get out!"
As gold, weapons, and antiques were moved out of the Murong family in large quantities, Abi and Azhu were dumbfounded.
Unexpectedly, the Zhang family really pulled the rug out from under them.
Especially the weapons; once they were all brought out, everyone realized there were a thousand sets of standard black armor, spears, and swords...
The moment a burly man put it on, many people's expressions changed instantly.
This armor is actually the Ironclad Pagoda!
The materials were of superior quality and the craftsmanship was exquisite; even Qiao Feng and the Lu family looked grim.
The Murong family is preparing for a rebellion.
Gold and weapons are all we have; all we lack are provisions and manpower.
In addition, the jewelry and antiques are roughly estimated to be worth more than ten million gold coins, representing the collection of the Murong family for more than ten generations.
The Murong family has already gifted Yanziwu to the Zhang family, so even if these things were dug up from underground, they belong to the Zhang family.
Moreover, it was under the watchful eyes of everyone.
“Young master, these all belong to the Murong family. You did not specify that they would also be given to the Zhang family.”
"Hahaha...1.9..."
Looking at the eloquent maid A'Zhu, Zhang Xiaoshan was even more amazed by her boldness.
"You're wrong. Yanziwu was the Murong family's apology to the Zhang family, so naturally all of these belong to the Zhang family as well."
"Girl, if you tell Murong Fu now, do you think he'll dare to come and take it?"
"The Zhang family doesn't lack these things, young master, why bother..."
Zhang Xiaoshan's gaze suddenly sharpened, and the murderous intent in that instant sent a chill down A'Zhu's spine.
"If it weren't for the fact that you are just young girls, the four retainers of the Murong family would be dead by now if they had said these words to me."
What is the background of the Murong family? You should know.
Therefore, you have no right to bargain with me; you are not of my kind, and your hearts are surely different.”
"What you're saying, Young Master Zhang, could it be that Brother Bao was done by the Zhang family?"
The massacre of the four powerful retainers shocked the banks of Taihu Lake.
At this moment, A'Zhu was also somewhat angry and suspicious, but Zhang Xiaoshan shook his head and said:
"If the Zhang family makes a move, then it will be impossible for the Murong family to leave."
Because they know too many secrets of the Murong family. Since the Murong family is leaving, will you leave behind those who know the secrets of the Murong family, given your understanding of Murong Fu?
"To be honest, I was surprised you weren't silenced."
"impossible!".
Chapter 207 Using the Absorption Technique as a Dowry
Was Murong Fu the murderer who killed the four great retainers?
Wang Yuyan, Azhu, and Abi were incredulous, Qiao Feng was somewhat doubtful, but Madam Wang seemed to have suddenly realized something.
As expected of the young master of the Zhang family, he hit the nail on the head with just one sentence;
"Alright, there's nothing left to see here. All the secret manuals and other items have been taken. Let's go back."
The Murong family needs to return the Shishui Pavilion, but the Zhang family doesn't!
Three copies: one for Zhang Family Trading Company, one for Ghost Street, and one for the Blood Droplet.
As for the thousand sets of Iron Pagoda armor.
The Zhang family is not short of rewards; verbal praise is not beneficial to them.
On the contrary, after the Blood Droplets incident, the Zhang family could have formed their own private armed force.
After all, the Zhang family needed to protect many places, such as the glass and soap manufacturing bases... In order to prevent spying and leaks, the Zhang family directly chose a thousand-year-old tomb, a place of imperial standards.
Therefore, no matter how other forces searched, they found no clues whatsoever.
After all, who would have thought that the Zhang family would place the manufacturing sites for soap and glass inside an emperor's tomb?
They were looking for workshops, not tomb raiding.
Therefore, for the past decade, these bases have been a mystery to the major powers.
But now that they have these things, the Zhang family can openly and legitimately place them in the open.
Previously, the Zhang family had no power; they were innocent, but possessing a treasure was a crime.
But now the Zhang family has the absolute power to protect these things, and after reaping profits for so many years, Zhang Xiaoshan has decided to start making soap more widespread.
A bar of ordinary soap used to cost one tael of silver, but now it can be reduced to one mace of silver, achieving high sales volume with low profit margins.
At that time, the profits involved in this deal will far exceed the market value of one million taels of gold per year.
Leaving aside high-end soaps, even the most ordinary soaps, once widely available, will generate enormous profits.
Especially after mass production, the market share of ordinary soap is 99%, but the final profit is only 20%; while the market share of high-end soap is only 1%, but the profit can be 80%.
Moreover, this circle of interests is ten times larger than the current overall circle.
···
Qin Yun Xiao Zhu!
At this moment, Huang Rong, Hongxiao, Jiangxue, and A'Zhu sat quietly to one side like little fangirls, listening to Qiao Feng recount the events of the martial arts world.
Although Huang Rong had previously roamed the martial arts world, she always disguised herself as a little beggar and played around in the martial arts world.
Qiao Feng, however, was different. He was a true hero, roaming the martial world with boundless chivalry.
Therefore, everyone looked at Qiao Feng with new respect; he was truly a great hero.
Moreover, A'Zhu, A'Bi, and Wang Yuyan knew that Qiao Feng was telling stories only to help Huang Rong perfect the song "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer".
For a time, everyone was extremely curious about that song, "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer."
Because the girls were not much older than her, Huang Rong was not stingy. After ruining another guqin, everyone couldn't help but marvel at Huang Rong's talent.
Abi, in particular, was in disbelief upon seeing Huang Rong's playing technique.
Compared to ordinary playing techniques, this ability to discard a violin is unparalleled throughout history.
However, after learning that Zhang Xiaoshan wanted to pray for a precious zither for this piece, they looked at Huang Rong with envy.
Zhang Xiaoshan was able to do all these things for Huang Rong, treating her like a little princess.
This is the kind of love they envy.
A magnificent zither piece is merely the background; the stories of the martial world told by Qiao Feng are stories told through the playing of the long flute.
Abi also won over Kang Guangling Zheng Chuanming, and thus quickly reached a consensus with Huang Rong.
Meanwhile, on the fishing boat!
When the women went to hear the story, which Lady Wang did Zhang Xiaoshan meet with?
Zhang Xiaoshan's goal was simple: to win over the Wang family.
"Is Young Master Zhang's statement true?"
Wang Yuyan was her daughter, not a pawn, so Madam Wang naturally did not want to exchange her for benefits.
But things are different now. The Murong family has fled, and Wang Yuyan has fallen deeply in love.
If this continues, her daughter is basically ruined.
Since that's the case, why doesn't she follow the 'arranged marriage' and force Wang Yuyan to marry into the Zhang family?
Zhang Xiaoshan knew this was highly likely, which is why he proposed the idea of taking a concubine.
Marriage alliances are the best way to bind the Wang family.
Moreover, by then, the Zhang family's relationship with Western Xia will surely be consolidated.
"Indeed, I have been smitten with Miss Wang ever since I first met her."
Although the young man is already married, the Zhang family is large and powerful, and he has reached the pinnacle of martial arts through extreme physical cultivation, therefore…”
Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's words, Madam Wang naturally knew that Zhang Xiaoshan's external martial arts had reached its peak. He had a body of copper skin and iron bones, and his blood and qi were as vigorous as a dragon.