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

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“Brother Yao, since your daughter is not happy with this marriage, why force it?”

My nephew Ouyang Ke is also a handsome man, and he fell in love with your daughter at first sight and admires her greatly.

Only if our two families were to form a marriage alliance would it be a suitable match!

Upon hearing Ouyang Feng's words, Zhang Xiaoshan's eyes flashed with a cold light.

If Zhang Xiaoshan were to tolerate someone trying to steal his girlfriend right in front of him, he wouldn't be a man.

Immediately, Gui Yi made his move, and Huang Yaoshi and Hong Qigong felt a terrifying aura rise up. Then, they saw Zhang Xiaoshan's guards strike Ouyang Feng with a palm.

Gui Yi's figure was extremely fast, and his Great Banner Wind and Cloud Palm stirred up the wind and clouds, enveloping down with an extremely cold, fierce, and incomparably powerful palm force.

The moment the expert made his move, everyone was immediately invigorated.

Another master-level expert.

Moreover, he was previously inconspicuous, but he had always stayed by Zhang Xiaoshan's side.

"Well done!"

Ouyang Feng had not expected that Zhang Xiaoshan's guards were actually grandmaster-level experts, but he lost face.

He infused the snake staff with true qi, and without any fancy moves, it swept across the battlefield, accompanied by howling wind and thunder, and smashed upwards in fury.

This move, though seemingly ordinary, actually relied on its superior length to directly attack Gui Yi's vital joints and acupoints.

Unfortunately, the variations of the Great Banner Wind and Cloud Palm were no less exquisite than the Iron Palm, and its ferocity was no less than the Subduing Dragon Palm. With a flick and a push, the snake staff not only avoided vital points, but also unleashed an incomparably powerful palm force, pushing the snake staff towards Ouyang Feng's chest.

Even Ouyang Feng's expression changed. In the instant he retreated, he used his snake staff to swirl around his palm and deflect Gui Yi's attack.

But the Great Banner Wind and Cloud Palm was so exquisite that once Ghost gained the upper hand, he didn't let up, striking one palm after another, the force of his palms whipping up peach blossoms that flew all over the sky.

Beneath the peach blossoms lurks danger and tyranny, a deadly trap lurking beneath the surface.

Everyone watched the two fighters locked in fierce combat, their eyes glued to the screen, knowing that this was no ordinary sparring match.

Even more unexpectedly, the guards around Zhang Xiaoshan were so powerful, perhaps even stronger than Ouyang Feng.

Hong Qigong couldn't help but glance at Zhang Xiaoshan.

Huang Yaoshi's son-in-law is no ordinary man either; he is a master-level expert even as a mere bodyguard, which speaks volumes about the family's power.

Coo! Coo! Coo...

Forced back by a single palm strike, Ouyang Feng collapsed to the ground.

Between the rise and fall, the energy surged like waves, sweeping across several feet around it, growing stronger and stronger, causing Huang Yaoshi to narrow his eyes.

He had never seen such a master in the Zhang family before, and now a grandmaster-level expert had appeared out of nowhere. He was curious about his background.

The north wind is fierce!

The internal force of the Pure Yang Limitless Skill reversed, driving the true Qi of the Profound Ice Force, and instantly a chilling aura filled the entire area.

"Mysterious Ice Force!"

Liu Sheng Piaoxu has already switched to cultivating the Profound Ice Force. The moment the chilling energy is released, it is a sense of shared origin.

Moreover, compared to her Xuanbing Force, which was only at a minor level, this force was extremely yin and cold, requiring at least the ninth level, and most likely the tenth level, to possess such domineering coldness.

Bang!

When the Toad Style reached its peak, it instantly unleashed a terrifying burst of energy, and its body shot towards Gui Yi like a cannonball.

But the palm strike that came head-on was extremely cold and chilling, and coupled with the powerful and overwhelming palm force, it instantly unleashed an astonishing power, with a bone-chilling and incomparably strong force sweeping across the surrounding area.

When we meet on a narrow road, the brave one wins!

Amidst everyone's shock, Ouyang Feng was directly knocked back by Gui Yi's palm strike, staggering three steps.

The difference in their strength was so great that Huang Yaoshi and Hong Qigong exchanged a glance.

They knew what this meant.

Ouyang Feng was no match for Gui Yi, and neither were they.

Perhaps the two of them will have a chance if they practice together.

At this moment, Gui Yi once again pressed forward, his palm shadows, sharp as the north wind, even more domineering and powerful than before, one palm upon another, this was Gui Yi's true strength.

Even so, it has only recovered to about 80%.

This is the drawback of the ghost corpse. Zhang Xiaoshan did not allow the ghost corpse to drink blood freely, so its strength could not be improved quickly, or even restored to its peak.

Seeing Ouyang Feng's precarious state, Huang Yaoshi immediately looked at Zhang Xiaoshan.

Ouyang Feng was, after all, a guest; it was his duty to die here.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan didn't want to offend Huang Yaoshi, so he stepped forward and said in a low voice:

"Ghost One, come back!"

Bang!

The palm strike pushed out in all directions, and Ouyang Feng, who was barely managing to defend himself, was knocked back by the palm.

Gui Yi returned directly to Zhang Xiaoshan's side, took out a bag of sheep's blood and drank it, then stood beside Zhang Xiaoshan without any presence, as if he hadn't been the one who had just made the move.

"Hmph, I'll spare your life today for the sake of my uncle."

"If anyone dares to provoke the Zhang family again, I will make sure White Camel Manor disappears from the world, including him!"

Zhang Xiaoshan's murderous aura was chilling.

Although Ouyang Feng was unwilling, he knew that the other party had the resources to do so. The Zhang family was powerful and had many experts under their command.

He himself might not be afraid, but Zhang Xiaoshan's threat was Ouyang Ke.

"Humph!"

With Ouyang Ke in tow, Ouyang Feng turned and left without lingering.

Hong Qigong looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with a slight smile. He already knew Zhang Xiaoshan's identity from his position with Guo Jing.

The Zhang family of Lin'an!

According to their Beggars' Sect intelligence, the Zhang family has an excellent reputation, and this is not just for show.

Most importantly, the snacks and dishes at Zhangjiahong Mansion are unparalleled in China.

It's just a pity that the kitchen in the Hong residence is too clean and elegant. Not to mention there's nowhere to hide, even if there were, he would be too embarrassed to go in.

It's too clean. If that old beggar went in, it would be like a little devil entering the hall, which would be unseemly.

Therefore, he didn't even have the chance to steal vegetables.

He couldn't help but admire Huang Yaoshi's foresight in finding such a good son-in-law.

"Brother Hong, this gentleman..."

"Ghost One is also a ghost slave, Uncle, you don't need to pay him any attention!"

Huang Yaoshi looked at Gui Yi, who stood expressionless beside Zhang Xiaoshan without making any move, nodded, and said nothing more.

He could tell that the other party was likely a member of the Zhang family's elite guards, so there was nothing more to say.

"You all go back to the ship and wait."

"Yes, son!"

At this moment, a group of Japanese samurai were filled with awe for Zhang Xiaoshan.

This sense of awe doesn't stem from his previous status, but from his current strength.

Their astonishing lightness skill and Ghost One's unparalleled palm technique made them dare not be the slightest bit presumptuous.

Only Fu Junzhuo and Liu Sheng Piaoxu remained in the room. At the same time, Zhang Xiaoshan glanced at Zhou Botong, who had returned, and then followed him into the depths of Peach Blossom Island.

"You have a fiancée?"

"Uncle Huang and my father are good friends, so this marriage was arranged some time ago."

Upon hearing this, Fu Junzhuo felt a pang of disappointment.

But considering Zhang Xiaoshan's age, how could someone as talented and brilliant as him lack beautiful women?

In the quiet and elegant cottage, Zhang Xiaoshan took out the gift that the warrior had brought earlier, which he had prepared beforehand.

"Uncle, this is a specialty that I brought from the far north."

A stubborn rock! A foot-long piece of timber! A bear's gall!

"Is this the answer you brought from the far north?"

Huang Yaoshi narrowed his eyes at the seemingly simple gift.

The simpler something is, the more obvious the hidden meaning is; these are not things from the Central Plains.

The rock was cold to the touch, its texture like a pebble; and the square wood was even simpler, its wood alone making it unlike any he knew; bear bile?

"What kind of bear bile is this?"

"Polar bear, a large white bear from the far north, stands about 15 or 16 feet tall, and even its shoulder height is about 10 feet."

Unfortunately, time was too short, and my nephew only found one bear before having to turn back; otherwise, he would definitely have made two bear pelts to give to his uncle.

"Ah?"

"You don't even give one to your father-in-law?" Huang Yaoshi rolled his eyes at Zhang Xiaoshan, annoyed.

Chapter Fifty-Six: The Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Jade Astronomical Telescope

"Brother Hong, this lad is the only son of the Zhang family in Lin'an."

"But don't be fooled by this kid. He may seem refined and elegant, but his physical skills have reached the pinnacle of external strength training. He's innately gifted, with a physique that surpasses even us old folks."

Huang Yaoshi exposed Zhang Xiaoshan's weaknesses directly, and was quite pleased with himself.

After all, it's something to be proud of for a daughter to marry well and have a good future.

Instead, Hong Qigong's eyes gleamed, and he was visibly shaken.

Unexpectedly, beneath Zhang Xiaoshan's seemingly 'weak' appearance lies the pinnacle of martial arts, a master of extreme physical training.

With his invulnerable martial arts skills and innate protective aura, even a full-force palm strike from him might not be enough to make his opponent retreat a single step.

"Young Master Zhang has excellent talent; I never expected him to be so proficient in the ultimate martial arts of body tempering."

Poor in literature and rich in martial arts!

The value of internal energy cultivation techniques is not something that ordinary people can obtain.

Even with internal cultivation techniques, without guidance, it's like Mei Chaofeng practicing the Nine Yin Divine Claw—even though she came from a prestigious school, she ended up looking neither human nor ghost.

External martial arts training is a manifestation of "rich martial skills".

While the nourishment of flesh and blood is important, the main benefit is the tempering of the body with precious medicinal herbs.

For medicines that promote qi and blood circulation, it's difficult to achieve results without spending at least a thousand gold coins a year.

If one were to accumulate experience over time, it would take at least forty or fifty years of age to achieve mastery of the external martial arts, and would leave behind significant internal injuries. One might even die suddenly at forty, just when one has reached a high level of mastery.

"Senior is too kind. I had no master and at that time only the art of external martial arts could be practiced."

"···"

Does Zhang Xiaoshan have no teacher?

Hong Qigong looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with some suspicion. After all, without a master, how could Zhang Xiaoshan have reached the ultimate level of physical cultivation?

Relying on a third-rate Iron Shirt technique?

"Rong'er, come out!"

Huang Yaoshi gave a light shout, and a beautiful, graceful figure walked in from outside the door.

She skipped and hopped to Hong Qigong's side, her delighted expression making Hong Qigong show a hint of doting affection.

"Seventh Master, you've arrived."

"Hmph, Huang Yaoshi wants Jing'er to apologize with thorns on his back, how can I, as his master, not come?"

"But now that your little lover has arrived, aren't you going to get together with him?"

"Hmph! You womanizing scoundrel!"