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

"Young master!"

As soon as Fang stepped into the Hong Mansion, Manager Feng had been waiting for him for quite some time.

I originally thought the decorations inside the Red Mansion were already quite extravagant, but the ten miles of fireworks display that followed would have required at least 100,000 taels of gold.

This also brought to a perfect end to what was already an 'unparalleled' wedding.

"Manager Feng, how many guests have arrived?"

"It's almost all set. I'm looking for the young master for another matter, which is that some distinguished guests also want to host their wedding banquet at the Hong Mansion."

The young master also knew the cost of last night's wedding banquet. The decorations alone in the Hong Mansion cost more than ten thousand taels of gold, not to mention the extras; the prices were difficult to set.

"Setting up the fourth floor according to the wedding banquet layout won't work. We used to have birthday banquets, and now we have wedding banquets, but they're just average."

If they want the scale of last night's wedding, they can arrange the fireworks themselves and quote them 30,000 taels of gold. If they can afford that price, then there's no need for the Hong family to antagonize them.

Winter flowers are priced separately. If you need a sketch or portrait, have someone bring Hongxiao and Jiangxue to the Hong residence to paint.

However, they will need to be paid separately.

'I understand!'

With the experience from last time, the wedding banquet setup naturally doesn't need three days. Plus, the things prepared before can be reused, so 30,000 gold coins is definitely a huge profit.

As for paying Hongxiao and Jiangxue separately, that was also to help them earn extra money.

Families who can afford a wedding banquet are certainly willing to spend a fortune on a realistic wedding photoshoot, as these are wedding photos with immense commemorative significance.

Upon entering the private room, one finds a group of martial arts practitioners already gathered inside.

Many people knew the reason behind Zhang Xiaoshan's sudden invitation, but some simply went to the meeting.

"Greetings, Young Master Zhang!"

"This junior greets everyone!"

Zhang Xiaoshan brought three bronze-armored warriors this time, whose imposing presence absolutely overwhelmed all the powerful figures.

"Please be seated, esteemed seniors!"

The group took their seats, their eyes flashing with apprehension as they looked at the bronze-armored warriors beside Zhang Xiaoshan.

"I believe many of you have already guessed why you're here. Of course, some of you seniors came here by chance, so I, the junior, must apologize first."

“Young Master Zhang, there’s no need for that. We’ve come here by chance, but also out of curiosity.”

Lin Zhennan's voice had a slightly high-pitched quality, which few people noticed, assuming it was just his natural voice.

But only Zhang Xiaoshan understood the sinister nature of the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual.

"Let's get straight to the point. I don't want to waste my breath and beat around the bush."

I believe the purpose of your visit is to uncover the secret of the Dragon Balls. After all, in the entire Kyushu region, I am probably the only one whose Dragon Balls are transparent and who can control them.

When the powerful figures heard Zhang Xiaoshan tear off his fig leaf, they were immediately ashamed.

The Dragon Balls are the greatest treasure in the world!

They couldn't steal it anymore; after all, if even the Zhang family couldn't protect it, they couldn't possibly hold onto it.

The surrounding bronze-armored warriors were terrifying; even if they attacked together, they would only be slaughtered.

"The Dragon Balls appeared suddenly, and there were no records of them before."

The reason Zhang knew its secret was because he possessed meteorite copper that shared the same origin as the Dragon Ball, which he had obtained by chance while studying abroad.

The Dragon-Subduing Wood and Dragon Blood Vine that Zhang had previously obtained were also treasures derived from the meteorite crater.

Even the bronze armor of the Zhang family servants, and the dragon-seeking compasses in your hands, are treasures I forged from the powder of meteorite copper.

Half true, half false, Zhang Xiaoshan directly transformed the iron meteorite crater in the valley into a copper meteorite crater.

Since meteorite copper is supernatural, it's perfectly normal for it to give rise to treasures like Dragon-Subduing Wood and Dragon Blood Vine, and it can also conceal the origin of the meteorite copper.

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"I see. I didn't expect that you, young master, would have such treasures as the Dragon-Subduing Wood and the Dragon Blood Vine."

She's showing off her treasure!

Very few people knew that Zhang Xiaoshan possessed the Dragon Blood Vine, and now he was revealing his treasure all at once.

However, compared to concealing the origin of the meteorite, this is undoubtedly reasonable.

One lie requires countless lies to cover it up, and Zhang Xiaoshan's lie sealed the deal.

Anyway, the Dragon Blood Vine has been refined for half a year, and a lot of it has been used, so there's no need to worry.

As for the Dragon-Subduing Wood and the Meteorite Blade, they were taken directly to the other side of the ocean.

"May I ask, young master, what exactly is this meteorite bronze?"

"Meteorite copper is meteorite copper."

Originally a special metal that fell from the sky, the Dragon Ball was also forged by the founding emperor of the Jin Dynasty using a piece of meteorite copper mixed with the finest iron from all over the world.

Later, a master strategist orchestrated the suppression of the dragon veins of Changbai Mountain and the fortune of the Jin Dynasty, which led to the creation of this supreme treasure.

Zhang Xiaoshan's explanation can be considered a complete debunking of the mystery.

........ ......

Even though there were rumors of this version before, it was ultimately just hearsay, something only major powers had gleaned.

"And those who want to control the Dragon Balls and uncover their secrets:"

First, there are those acknowledged by the Dragon Balls, such as Kid, who has a special physique from a young age and can be described as a prodigy, so he can directly use his true energy to control the Dragon Balls.

Secondly, the younger generation activates the power of the Dragon Balls and pours it into the other person's body.

However, the Dragon Pearl is strange. A month ago at the Red Mansion, two palace masters from the Flower Shifting Palace came to pay their respects. I used my true qi to activate the power of the Dragon Pearl and infuse it into their bodies, resulting in two different reactions.

"What's the reaction?"

Upon hearing that the two palace masters of Yihua Palace had come to visit, everyone immediately understood why Palace Master Lianxing had come to deliver gifts.

It turns out that we had crossed paths a month ago.

"Palace Mistress Yaoyue almost fell into demonic possession. If it weren't for my quick thinking and reflexes, Palace Mistress Yaoyue would probably have become a puppet of the Dragon Ball."

Palace Master Lianxing was different. She directly broke through her inner demons, overcoming the bottleneck that had bound her for twenty years, and instantly broke through to the Grandmaster realm.

In other words, under the power of the Dragon Balls:

The wicked become more wicked, and the righteous become more righteous!

"Grandmaster!"

Upon hearing that Lianxing had directly broken through to the Grandmaster level, everyone present exclaimed in surprise, their greed becoming blatant.

"Everyone, please don't focus on the wrong thing."

The Palace Mistress Lianxing is kind-hearted and has stayed in the Yihua Palace for decades, which makes her simple-minded and able to overcome her inner demons.

Her breakthrough to the Grandmaster level was simply a natural result of her reaching a certain level and eliminating her inner demons.

If you believe that Dragon Balls can help you break through the bottleneck of becoming a Grandmaster, then Palace Master Yaoyue is the role model.

Moreover, which master who can cultivate to the highest level has hands stained with blood? Apart from the peerless chivalrous and passionate individuals like the Northern Beggar, Zhang Zhenren, and the Old Urchin, even the seniors who have not yet broken through to the Grandmaster level probably have their own absolute inner demons.

Once the inner demons arise, one will inevitably succumb to demonic possession, bringing calamity to the martial world!

Chapter 141 Zhang Xiaoshan's 'Foolish Naïveness' Helps Zhang Yuan Break Through to the Seventh Cauldron Realm

Greed knows no bounds!

Zhang Xiaoshan had clearly explained everything, but the message that got out was that the Dragon Ball could allow people to break through to the Grandmaster level.

The next morning, the new mansion where he lived was blocked by people.

Zhuge Zhengwo, Hengdao, Bei Gai, the Seven Masters of Quanzhen, Murong Zhengde... even Wan Sanqian and Zhang Yuan came.

Zhang Xiaoshan was still in a daze at the time, and when Zhuge Zhengwo explained his purpose, Zhang Xiaoshan was dumbfounded.

"Holy crap..."

"Young Master Zhang, what exactly did you say yesterday?"

Seeing Zhang Xiaoshan cursing and swearing without any gentlemanly manners, it was clear that the rumors circulating online had been distorted.

Otherwise, this news would be most detrimental to Zhang Xiaoshan.

They didn't think Zhang Xiaoshan was an idiot who would spread extremely detrimental words against them.

"Seniors, it seems that I have underestimated human nature too much."

As you all know, some martial arts heroes have impure motives, so yesterday…”

As Zhang Xiaoshan explained in detail, everyone suddenly realized what was going on.

At the same time, they heard Zhang Xiaoshan deliberately emphasize that the Dragon Ball was evil, saying that "if one obtains it, the righteous will become more righteous, and the evil will become more evil." Everyone understood the greed of those martial arts people.

They're still too young and their ideas are naive.

Or rather, thanks to his family background and abilities, Zhang Xiaoshan has had a smooth and successful life all the way.

Even though he had schemed against heroes of the martial world before, he never truly understood its essence, or rather, he had never experienced its cruelty.

"Young Master has truly brewed his own bitter pill this time!"

The Dragon Balls can help people break through to the Grandmaster level, which will definitely attract too many old monsters.

Zhang Xiaoshan's meddling completely threw the situation into disarray.

With Lianxing's example as a precedent, too many people might take action.

"Hmph, kill them one by one, kill them in pairs. I don't believe there are that many old monsters!"

Hiss...

Zhang Xiaoshan's sudden display of domineering aura made everyone feel a pang of sympathy.

Moreover, the domineering and confident look in Zhang Xiaoshan's eyes was not just empty talk; he actually had the ability to back it up.

"By the way, young master's Dragon-Subduing Wood..."

"I was taken out to sea by the Ghost Doctor three years ago."

Seeing that the others were tempted, it was clear that greed was something no one could resist. Even these few experts who were considered chivalrous figures in the martial arts world were tempted, let alone those monsters and demons!

"Really? What a pity!"

Everyone was naturally aware of the Zhang family's fleet that went to sea.

Of the five eminent monks, three died, and Huang Yaoshi and the Ghost Doctor also disappeared mysteriously overnight.

As for where they went, they had no idea.

However, it is foreseeable that this trip will be anything but simple. Even the Southern Shaolin Temple has lost a large number of experts, not to mention the Zhang family, whose members are all elites.

Therefore, it is perfectly normal for people to take the Dragon-Subduing Wood for self-defense.

"As for the Dragon Blood Vine, the Heartless Girl, the Three Heroes of Wudang, several disciples of Uncle Huang, and the Senior Li Guishou whom we invited last time... have used it up almost completely."

The next sentence added a comment that made everyone's lips twitch.

However, considering the merciless legs, it was no secret that Zhang Sanfeng had come to offer his congratulations, and that Huang Yaoshi had angrily expelled his disciple.

They now understood that Zhang Xiaoshan still had some, but definitely not much left.

Therefore, the price paid is absolutely enormous.

"Young Master Zhang, please be careful from now on."

"Respectfully seeing off our esteemed seniors!"

After seeing everyone off, Zhang Xiaoshan thought for a moment and wrote a secret letter, which he then sent to Xiuyu Valley.

He had to fill the hole he dug himself. This time the trouble was quite big, so he had to ask for outside help. Zhang Xiaoshan was naturally most worried about the women around him.

As for Zhang Yuan?

Zhang Xiaoshan planned to use the Dragon Ball to help Zhang Yuan upgrade his Golden Cauldron Iron Shirt skill to the Seven Cauldrons realm, at which point he wouldn't have to worry about Zhang Yuan's safety at all.

The Seven Cauldrons Iron Shirt technique indicates a strength at least at the level of the Four Great Masters, and is no less than the Golden Bell Shield defense of the Ten Gates of Juexin.