I picked up skill fragments in the demon world.

Chapter 563 Jiang Nan
Zhang walked hurriedly towards the residence of the ship's manager in the distance. If she wanted to seek help from the Zhang family, she would need to pass the message through the manager layer by layer. After all, the young master of the Zhang family lived on the ship of Miss Jiang Nan.

Zhang came to the steward's office and was stopped by the guards at the gate: "Stop, this is the steward's residence, passing merchants are not allowed to approach."

Zhang said quickly, "I have something important to discuss with your family's steward. Just say that this matter involves the direct line of the Zhang family."

Of course, there is only one Zhang family in the world that can be called the Zhang family. We are all people who travel around the country to make a living. How can we not have heard of the name of the Zhang family?
When it comes to the Zhang family's direct lineage, no one dares to neglect it.

However, the guard looked at Zhang's ordinary clothes and showed a hint of hesitation in his eyes. But thinking that she might be a nanny, he did not dare to stop her. He just asked, "Does this matter really involve the direct line of the Zhang family? Don't lie to me. If you talk nonsense, I will be punished and you will be punished too."

Hearing the guard's words, Zhang said anxiously, "This matter naturally involves the Zhang family in Kyoto. Don't be so long-winded. Call your manager out and don't waste my time."

Seeing Zhang's tough attitude, the guard believed her a little, so he turned around and walked into the house quickly. Soon, the middle-aged steward came hurriedly and looked Zhang up and down. Although he was quite suspicious of Zhang's ordinary clothes, he did not dare to be careless when it came to the matter of the "master". He asked, "Did you say that there is something concerning the direct line of the Zhang family? Are you in a hurry to see me?"

"It's me! I want to see your young master! The situation is urgent now, don't waste time, take me to see your master immediately." Zhang's voice was very firm. She knew that the King of Hell was more difficult to deal with than the little ghosts. Now that things had come to this critical moment, the tougher she acted, the smoother things would go.

Zhang Chen is now in a critical moment and cannot waste any time. If he continues to explain the whole story to the steward in front of him, starting with Zhang Chen's background, I'm afraid Zhang Chen would be dead by now.

As expected, Zhang's tough attitude made the steward look serious: "You said it's related to the direct line of the Zhang family, what evidence do you have?"

"Just ask the young master of the Shen family to come out, and I will naturally tell him. This matter involves confidentiality, how can you ask about it?" Zhang's face was uneasy, and her voice was full of dissatisfaction:

"Besides, who dares to joke about such a thing?"

Zhang was right. No one dared to joke about such a noble matter. If Zhang dared to joke about it, not only would she not see the sun tomorrow, but even her family would be destroyed by the anger of the nobles.

The steward really didn't ask any more questions. After seeing Zhang's attitude, he was afraid of hearing some secrets that he shouldn't hear, so he said to Zhang: "Come with me!"

The group walked out of the door and met Zhang Taowei and Zhang Fei. Then they saw the manager signaling with flags, and the fleet slowed down. Someone launched a small boat, and then the group took the small boat to the big ship where the young master of the Shen family lived.

The large ship was filled with elite warriors who had mastered martial arts. Each of them was wearing iron armor and stood there like wooden stakes. The entire ship was heavily guarded with no blind spots.

Inside the cabin

Jiang Nan, the eldest daughter from Guangji, was playing chess with a young man about seventeen or eighteen years old.

When you step into this house, you feel like you are in a place full of treasures, and the air of luxury is overwhelming.

But the floor was covered with a tribute brocade carpet from overseas, with bright colors and intricate patterns. It was soft and thick when stepped on, and every step seemed to sink into the clouds. In the center of the main hall, there was a pear wood eight-immortal table, the surface texture was as delicate as silk, and the surrounding was inlaid with exquisite white jade, which was warm to the touch. On the table was a set of blue and white porcelain tea sets fired in the official kiln, the cups were white and shiny, painted with lifelike flower and bird patterns, and glowed softly under the candlelight.

Next to the wall, there are several large carved camphorwood cabinets lined up in a row, with doors connected by pure gold hinges. Carved with auspicious patterns such as dragons and phoenixes, and unicorns, the cabinets have smooth lines and lively shapes. The cabinets are filled with all kinds of rare treasures, including jade ruyi, agate ornaments, coral trees, etc., which sparkle charmingly under the lights.

At the four corners of the house, there were four glass lamps inlaid with gemstones. The gemstones on the lamps were colorful, illuminating the whole house. The hanging lamp tassels were also woven with gold threads, swaying gently in the wind, making subtle and pleasant sounds, showing the luxury and style.

In the corner, there was a beautiful little girl holding a kettle, seemingly cooking something.

"Crack~"

As the chess pieces fell, the young man laughed out loud: "Cousin, you lose!"

The young man was wearing a moon-white brocade robe, with dark patterns and gold threads embroidered on it, which looked like flowing galaxies in the sunlight. His figure was as tall and straight as a pine tree, and he looked noble. His sword-like eyebrows flew into his temples, his eyes were as deep as a deep pool, and his eyes were full of pride. His nose was high and his lips were thin, and his lines were cold and hard, but handsome. His gestures were elegant and calm, just like the breeze blowing by, showing the outstanding style of a young man from an aristocratic family. Opposite the young man, there was a girl about thirteen years old sitting upright. The girl frowned and her silk clothes fluttered like flowing clouds. Her eyes were clear and starry, her nose was straight, and her lips were red without any makeup. Her black hair was like a waterfall, her golden hairpins were swaying, and she exuded agility and cuteness all over her body, so bright and beautiful that she was beyond description.

Jiang Nan held a white chess piece in his hand, frowned, and looked at the black and white chessboard, hesitant for a moment, not knowing where to place the piece.

Just when he was hesitating, a guard came from outside the door and reported: "Sir, the steward Li Zhong wants to see you for something urgent."

"Li Zhong? What's the matter with him?" The young man stroked the white chess piece and said to the steward outside the door: "Ask him in."

Soon, the ship's steward, Li Zhong, walked into the room, kowtowed to the man and the girl, and then said respectfully, "Master, someone claims to be a direct descendant of the Zhang family in Gaojing, and wants to see you for an urgent matter."

"Zhang family of Gaojing?" The young man paused playing with the chess pieces, and a hint of curiosity appeared in his eyes: "Why did the people of Zhang family of Gaojing appear in that low-class passenger ship? There must be something fishy. However, my Shen family and Zhang family of Gaojing are old relatives. Now that they have come to our door, we must meet them."

Turning to the girl, he said, "Since the old relative is here today, it's a good opportunity for my cousin to come and meet him."

Then he said to Li Zhong, "Go and invite them in."

Soon Li Zhong invited Zhang and the other two into the house. Li Zhong said to Zhang, "This is my young master. All matters on the ship this time will be decided by my young master."

When Zhang saw the young man, she immediately raised her hand and saluted: "So you are the young master of the Shen family. Madam, you are honored to be here."

Shen Qiu looked at the poor manners of the woman in front of him and couldn't help but frown, with a look of suspicion on his face: "You said you are from the Zhang family in Shangjing?"

The Zhang family in Shangjing had strict rules and regulations. Even the servants knew etiquette. Zhang's etiquette was very poor and completely inconsistent with the rules, which made Shen Qiu suspicious.

Zhang was not verbose and eloquently recounted the whole story, from the abduction of Zhang Chen's adoptive father, to Zhang Chen's desire to seek refuge with the Shen family in Nanjing, and even the assassination he suffered.

As Zhang was talking, Jiang Nan was curious and listened attentively with his curious ears perked up, while Shen Qiu was holding the chess piece in his hand with an uncertain expression.

After Zhang told him about her quest for the elixir, Shen Qiu took a breath and looked at Zhang's family of three from top to bottom. He knew in his heart that this was probably true, but this matter...

"You said you are from the Zhang family in Shangjing, do you have any proof?" Shen Qiu asked in a gloomy tone.

"Both of my children have awakened the Zhang family bloodline and can control the power of ghosts. This is absolutely true." Zhang had already thought of all the excuses.

Shen Qiu narrowed his eyes upon hearing this, and thought to himself, "Blood power cannot be faked, and is more useful than any evidence. Could it be that the unlucky Zhang Chen is really my cheap brother-in-law? But this matter is difficult to handle. Not to mention his criminal identity, there are family matters... Many people have set their sights on the benefits left by my aunt, and they have even been divided up and used a lot. Now the creditors are here! I have also taken some of the benefits, and I will never give him this elixir. If my cheap brother-in-law dies here, it would be the best, and all things would be over. Otherwise, when he returns to Jinling, I am afraid there will be another storm."

Thinking of this, Shen Qiu's face darkened: "You woman, you are so good at fooling people. I asked you for proof, and you told me about the power of blood. It's simply ridiculous!"

"If you have proof, it's fine! If you don't have proof, I will kick you out." Shen Qiu said coldly.

"Sir, although we have no proof, their bloodline cannot be faked. You will know once you verify it." Upon hearing this, Zhang pointed at the two children.

"There are tens of thousands of bloodline powers in this world, and there are too many strange bloodlines, and there are countless bloodlines with the same abilities. Do you know how precious the elixir of my Shen family is? A direct descendant can only have one in his lifetime. You want my life-saving elixir with just a sweet mouth, which is simply wishful thinking. If you want elixir, wait until you go to the Zhang family in Kyoto to verify your identity before asking for it! However, before the bloodline is verified clearly, I will not drive you out or vent my anger on you. I will send someone to send you to the Zhang family in Kyoto. If you want to come here to defraud me, don't blame me for being ruthless after the bloodline is checked clearly." Shen Qiu stood up, his eyes full of coldness.

He couldn't lay a hand on Zhang, let alone drive her away, for fear that he would be held accountable by the Zhang family once the truth was revealed. But he was not breaking the law by delaying time, right?

(End of this chapter)