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

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"As long as the news is true, these things must be delivered to the Zhang family. As for whether the Prince can obtain the 'Martial Arts Manual,' that's none of my concern."

"this···"

Wanyan Honglie hesitated immediately, knowing that Zhang Xiaoshan's offer was quite substantial, more than enough to purchase the entire "Martial Arts Manual" directly.

As for defaulting on the debt?

Having witnessed Zhang Xiaoshan's strength today, Wanyan Honglie naturally knew that he dared not renege on his promise.

"it is good!"

At this moment, Wanyan Honglie gritted his teeth and agreed.

He has spent so much manpower and resources on the Wumu Legacy; it's impossible for him to give up halfway.

Zhang Xiaoshan saw this as an opportunity, which is why he dared to ask for such an exorbitant amount.

Even for the esteemed King Zhao of the Jin Kingdom, taking out these items would likely bankrupt him.

But the Zhang family's debts are not to be underestimated.

After tonight, Wanyan Honglie will definitely be extremely wary of the Zhang family.

"Piaoxu, give me the scroll!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Sheng Piaoxu took out the scroll she had obtained from the secret room. By now, the scroll had been cleaned of dust, and it was no longer recognizable as when it had been taken out.

"This is a congratulatory gift from an elder brother of mine, which came from the Imperial Palace."

He once said that the Military Manual of Yue Fei was hidden inside, and as for how to unlock its secrets? I believe that with the prince's wisdom, it should be very simple.

Your Highness, you won't lose out on this deal!

Zhang Xiaoshan threw the scroll aside and left.

As for Yue Fei's Legacy?

Zhang Xiaoshan had already told Guo Jing what to do after chatting with him for a long time inside. Now, he was just trying to trick Wanyan Honglie.

After all, in the original novel, Guo Jing was also quite adept at tricking people.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan did not consider the Wumu Legacy to be very important; only one copy was a key to military strategy.

But if everyone had a copy, it would be "The Art of War".

The art of arranging troops in battle formations has existed since ancient times.

But there is usually only one famous general like Sun Tzu, Li Mu, and Yue Fei.

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan's goal was to sell his goods to three different people, and by the time the Jin people realized what was happening, it was too late.

The benefits you actually receive are the real, tangible ones.

Moreover, he sold his goods to three different people; he wasn't just profiting from the Jin Kingdom.

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Ghost Street, Heavenly Secrets Tower!

Zhang Xiaoshan did not return to the Zhang family immediately, but went to the core secret room of the Ghost Street Heavenly Mystery Building.

Inside the secret room, a pool of murky water exuded a chilling aura.

This is the Chaotic Demon Pool built by Zhang Xiaoshan.

This chaotic demon pool contains numerous poisons, such as arsenic, peacock gall, and entrapment powder... It can be said that a single sip could kill hundreds of people.

On one side of the Chaotic Demon Pool is a huge blood-red demon character.

This isn't for practicing demonic arts; it's just a decoration to deter any powerful individuals who might try to break in.

And the purpose of the Chaotic Demon Pool:

Firstly, strengthening the Gu silkworm's poison can enhance control over the ghost corpse, increase skin texture, and improve body flexibility.

Secondly, it tempers the blood, muscles, bones, and internal organs of the ghost corpse, thereby achieving an indestructible body with copper skin and iron bones.

This chaotic demon pool was also proposed by Zhang Xiaoshan and designed by the Ghost Doctor.

At that time, the Ghost Doctor exclaimed that it was a pity Zhang Xiaoshan didn't join the demonic path.

After all, the function of the Chaotic Demon Pool is not only to strengthen ghost corpses, but also to greatly assist in cultivation.

"Get in!"

Zhang Xiaoshan let the ghost go in first to cultivate.

Then, amidst Ouyang Feng's fear, he fed him the Ghost Heart Pill and threw it in.

Ouyang Feng was from the Western Regions, eight feet tall, and of Hu (non-Han) descent, making him a top-tier candidate for ghost corpses.

In this way, Zhang Xiaoshan now has two ghost corpses under his command, and they are both grandmaster-level experts.

Chapter Sixty-Four: Zhang Sanfeng's Horror Over a Jar of Snake Gallbladders

Zhang Family Hall!

"Supreme Heavenly Venerable, the rare and precious meteorite copper has been returned to its rightful owner."

The original agreement was for a three-month period, but nine months have passed in the end.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan's intelligence naturally revealed that Zhang Sanfeng, on the surface, had been practicing in a Taoist temple near Xiangyang City.

"Thank you for your help, Master Zhang."

"Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable, Young Master Zhang has done a great favor for Wudang. What is this trivial matter?"

"I wonder if these snake gallbladders are enough for Young Master Zhang's needs?"

Upon tearing open the seal, a strong, pungent smell of alcohol wafted out, indicating that this jar of liquor had been distilled to at least 80 degrees.

Inside was a jar of purple snake gallbladders, the quantity of which was unknown. No wonder Zhang Sanfeng stayed in Xiangyang City for so long.

It seems they've cleared out the Bodhi snakes outside Xiangyang City.

Infinite Heavenly Lord!

As a Taoist master, Zhang Sanfeng was always compassionate.

However, the Bosphorus snake is an unusual species of snake, extremely fast and with very strong venom. If an ordinary person were to encounter it, they would undoubtedly die.

It was only after seeing the bodies of several hunters who had tragically perished that Zhang Sanfeng resorted to ruthless measures.

Although the Bodhi snake is precious, its proliferation can cause great harm.

If someone accidentally enters his area, even a top expert might be caught off guard and meet their demise.

To eliminate this hidden danger, Zhang Sanfeng has remained here until now.

The other two jars contained several small snakes, each no thicker than a little finger and about a foot long.

These small snakes were an additional condition imposed by Zhang Xiaoshan after his return; for Zhang Sanfeng, it was merely a trivial matter, and the reason was clearly stated—

Feed the snake with medicine!

If these small snakes were made into medicinal snakes, their gallbladders would be far more potent than their blood.

Not to mention increasing one's power and prolonging life, the powerful snake gall and blood energy can even help one reach the peak of the mortal cultivation realm, ascending to the heavens in one step.

The last jar contained snake blood, snake venom, and venom sacs.

The last piece of material from the Chaotic Demon Pool.

Just like how Nie Feng mastered the demonic arts, the Chaotic Demon Pool played an indispensable role.

Zhang Sanfeng did not inquire further about the application of snake venom; everyone has their own secrets.

"Thank you, Masato!"

"However, it was just a small favor, but it turned out to be a miraculous cure from you, young master, which has solved a great worry for me."

The Zhang family naturally treated Zhang Sanfeng with great hospitality upon his arrival.

Zhang Yuan was especially excited when he learned of Zhang Sanfeng's arrival and blamed Zhang Xiaoshan for his poor hospitality.

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"Infinite Heavenly Lord!"

Black Street, Heavenly Secrets Tower!

After the banquet, Zhang Xiaoshan made no attempt to hide and led Zhang Sanfeng to the Black Street Ghost Market.

Zhang Xiaoshan did not hide his identity from Zhang Sanfeng, after all, it was not something he did that was shameful to do by establishing the Black Street.

They've simply remained behind the scenes for the sake of maximizing their own interests.

"As expected, Layman Zhang is a man of great talent and hidden abilities. I never imagined that the Black Street was actually created by him."

How old was Zhang Xiaoshan when Black Street was established? Less than fifteen.

But by then, Zhang Xiaoshan possessed the cunning of a ruthless leader, and now, with the scale of the Black Street, he could already be considered a powerful and ruthless figure.

After all, the Nine Gates of the Black Street are no less powerful than some major demonic sects.

"To be honest, my initial purpose wasn't really the Black Street Ghost Market."

"I haven't lied to the truth. I really have no master; all my martial arts skills are self-taught. That's why."

"Oh, does Master Zhang perhaps collect martial arts techniques from all over the world?"

Yes and no!

When I first heard the legend of the Buddha's Palm, I thought of the tomb raiders.

So the young man found Lei Laowu, the current Heavenly Official of the Tomb Raiders, and hired him to follow the path of the ancient sword spirit. They found another hidden martial arts manual—the Heavenly Crippled Divine Skill—and also found the fragments of the Nine Yin Manual in the ancient tomb of Zhongnan Mountain…”

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's story of how he rose to power, even the old Taoist Zhang, who considered himself to have a steadfast Taoist heart, couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.

He thought Zhang Xiaoshan was buying martial arts manuals at high prices on the black market, but he never expected that Zhang Xiaoshan had obtained them through tomb raiding.

Moreover, they found two unparalleled martial arts skills.

In particular, Zhang Xiaoshan's hidden martial art—the Heavenly Crippled Divine Skill—is a truly unparalleled masterpiece. Once it is unleashed, even he might not be a match for Zhang Xiaoshan.

Even if he is at the level of a martial arts grandmaster.

"Senior, please don't be offended. Actually, besides me searching for martial arts, there are two other martial arts masters who have been excavating ancient tombs from the Wei and Jin dynasties in search of the long-lost Guangling San."

For the past six months, Lei Laowu has been entrusted by the senior Ghost Doctor to search for ancient medical texts from before the Warring States period in ancient tombs dating back to the Great Zhou Dynasty…

"Is it?"

Long-lost martial arts? Guangling San? Medical classics?

Zhang Sanfeng had initially been somewhat concerned, but now he realized that this might not be entirely a bad thing.

Although it may disturb the rest of the dead, if these lost ancient books can truly be brought to light, it would be a blessing for all living beings.

"arrive!"

Upon entering the secret chamber, a huge, blood-red demonic character immediately comes into view, awe-inspiring and terrifying.

Even Zhang Sanfeng was curious as to why Zhang Xiaoshan had brought him here. This place should be considered Zhang Xiaoshan's secret place.

"Senior, these are medical classics or fragments of alchemy that were lost in the Great Zhou Dynasty and collected by the Ghost Doctor."

Because the Ghost Doctor helped me build the Chaotic Demon Pool here before he left, most of his collection is here. This is my way of repaying him!

Upon hearing this, Zhang Sanfeng's eyes lit up with divine light.

Lost medical classics and fragments of alchemy?

The value of these things goes without saying; even Zhang Sanfeng couldn't resist their allure.

At the same time, Zhang Xiaoshan threw an entire jar of snake blood venom into the Chaotic Demon Pool.

For a moment, the purplish-red snake blood and venom mingled with the waters of the Chaotic Demon Pool, creating a symphony of energy that even Zhang Sanfeng couldn't help but find intriguing.

He knew this must be the Chaotic Demon Pool that Zhang Xiaoshan had mentioned.

The name alone suggests it's not for any righteous purpose; it must belong to the demonic sects.

Then, two corpses with their eyes closed slowly floated to the surface, and Zhang Sanfeng's initial curiosity turned into horror.

"These two are..."