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

Therefore, despite Murong Jiu's struggles, Murong Zhengde took Murong Jiu away directly.

"Young master, just now..."

Upon hearing that Murong Jiu was willing to become a slave, they were all startled and even more shocked by Murong Jiu's courage.

"Just pretend you didn't hear that. The ninth young lady of the Murong family is of such noble status."

Even though the Murong family was nothing compared to the Zhang family, their prominent position in the martial arts world wouldn't allow their most favored Ninth Miss to become a maidservant of the Zhang family. Not even a concubine would be acceptable.

Chapter 144 A Martial Art Even More Evil Than the Sunflower Manual

The ninth daughter of the Murong family became the maid of the young master of the Zhang family?

At first, people in the martial arts world thought it was a joke, but after Murong Zhengde confirmed it, everyone was incredulous.

Even Zhang Yuan directly reprimanded Zhang Xiaoshan.

After all, this is no small matter. How will the world view the Zhang family? How will they view the Murong family?

Even though the status of a concubine or secondary wife is more substantial than that of a maid, this completely tramples on the dignity of the Murong family, and yet the Murong family actually agreed to it in the end?

In a single day, the Murong family truly became a laughingstock in the martial arts world.

Even though Zhang Xiaoshan knew that Murong Jiu was willful, he had to admit that her actions were completely unreasonable.

If this were his daughter, he would have beaten her to death without hesitation.

However, because he had never been a father before, Zhang Xiaoshan could not fully understand Murong Zhengde's helplessness.

This must be a mortal enemy from a past life, who has come to collect a debt in this life.

Inside the villa of Zhang Jiaxin Mansion.

Murong Jiu surveyed her princess-style room, which even included a study and a pharmacy on one side...

Undoubtedly, for a girl with a youthful heart, this environment was a thousand times better than her previous luxurious boudoir.

Moreover, after spending a few days there, I was even more amazed by the extravagance of the place.

When she gets tired of reading, she changes into her swimsuit and sunbathes. Her life is so pleasant, so much happier than her previous boring life. The only drawback is that she can't be with her parents.

But she was already of marriageable age and even had a fiancé.

In reality, her act of becoming a slave was simply a way to get rid of her husband's family, whom she disliked.

Especially after spending time together, she felt more and more how majestic that tall figure was. Not to mention that the entire villa was designed by him, even the many facilities inside were simply stunning.

A biogas digester on the back hill, a greenhouse on the roof, a simple solar water heater that combines purification and heating...

In comparison, the wedding banquet design was inferior.

Most importantly, the medical texts in the study, though all copies, were invaluable treasures to her.

In comparison, her previous medical and poison skills were completely inferior, at best only at the beginner level.

She was especially pleased that the Ghost Doctor's medical skills were entirely supplementary to his poison techniques.

As for martial arts, the Nine Yin Manual that Zhang Xiaoshan gave her completely replaced the Fossil Divine Skill she had previously practiced.

Although the Fossil Divine Skill is powerful, it is inferior to the orthodox Nine Yin Manual.

She was especially satisfied with the Nine Yin White Bone Claw.

So, in just a few days, under Zhang Xiaoshan's watchful eye, Murong Jiu managed to turn the Nine Yin Divine Claw into the 'Netherworld Ghost Claw', a venomous and sinister technique derived from Ghost Yama, instead of the top-tier technique—Netherworld Divine Claw!

However, Zhang Xiaoshan did not remind him that Murong Jiu's personality needed to be tempered.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan also assigned the task of feeding the medicinal snakes to Murong Jiu.

Upon receiving the snake medicine formula, Murong Jiu was even more excited, never expecting such a wonderful remedy to exist in the world.

He realized that his decision to voluntarily become a slave was the right one.

Otherwise, at best, she would have become a top-notch expert in her later years, with only a minor mastery of poisons.

But here, even the most skilled masters and those with profound knowledge of poisons are just getting started.

"Jiu'er!"

The Murong family is preparing to leave Lin'an Prefecture.

Even though Murong Zhengde had severed ties with Murong Jiu, he still couldn't let go of his youngest daughter.

Inside the hall, the eight sons-in-law of the Murong family were all looking at the entire villa with curious expressions, discovering that it was exceptionally exquisite and luxurious.

The bedrooms and living room on the east and south sides all feature floor-to-ceiling windows.

The hall had a simple and spacious layout, and sofas that were more comfortable than stiff armchairs... They were all from aristocratic families, and classical luxury could not move their hearts.

But this modern design immediately caught their eye.

After touring the entire villa, one is even more amazed by Zhang Xiaoshan's extravagance. Not only are the maids all stunningly beautiful, but the layout and comforts here are something even the emperor would envy.

Meanwhile, the eight daughters of the Murong family, in Murong Jiu's bedroom, understood Zhang Xiaoshan's arrangements and realized that Murong Jiu had not been mistreated.

Seeing Murong Jiu's initial repression, but then her joy and excitement as she introduced the place, it was clear that she really liked it.

Unfortunately, that person had already gotten married, and it was a wedding that caused a sensation throughout the world.

"It was your own choice, as long as you don't regret it!"

"Regret? I, Murong Jiu, am not content with an ordinary life. If I were in the Murong family, I'm afraid my whole life would just be the beginning here!"

Here, I have everything I want, even more than I expected. How could I possibly regret it?

"you···"

Murong Zhengde was so angry he almost had a heart attack; this daughter was definitely here to collect a debt.

"Little sister, say less!"

Murong Jiu still gave face to her eight older sisters, and she was also well aware of the humiliation she had brought to the Murong family.

"Sister, when you get back, have someone bring my medicinal herbs over."

"Ok!"

The medicinal herbs that Murong Jiu Pharmacy acquired were the result of a great deal of time and effort.

Even some miraculous medicines are extremely valuable.

Murong Jiu's medical and poison skills are insignificant compared to the Ghost Doctor, but in the martial arts world, she is the renowned Fairy Doctor with Delicate Hands.

The elixirs she concocted were absolute treasures in the husband's families of her eight older sisters.

"By the way, sister, I have a secret manual for the Fossil Divine Skill in my secret room. Could you please help me destroy it?"

"Fossil magic? You little brat, when did you...?"

One bombshell after another, and Murong Zhengde glared at his youngest daughter again, almost rolling his eyes.

The Fossil Divine Skill is an evil martial art, a demonic secret technique. Compared to the shallow-minded Murong Jiu, seasoned veterans like Murong Zhengde understand the domineering nature of the Fossil Divine Skill better. It is an evil martial art that ultimately leads to the cultivation of a 'stone woman'.

No wonder Murong Jiu kept delaying her wedding.

"Little Jiu, have you cultivated the Fossilization Divine Skill?"

The older sisters were also startled and looked at Murong Jiu in shock.

"Don't worry, sister. Jiu'er has only been cultivating for a short time and hasn't achieved any significant progress yet. Now that she's switched to cultivating the Nine Yin Internal Energy, she no longer needs to cultivate the Fossil Divine Skill."

Hearing Murong Jiu's words, the group breathed a sigh of relief.

At the same time, she secretly felt fortunate that such a change had occurred; otherwise, if Murong Jiu had returned and the situation had dragged on, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

A stone woman? Is that a woman?

This is a martial art even more monstrous than the Sunflower Manual.

Chapter 145 The Return of the Ocean Fleet and the 'Gift' from the Persian Headquarters

Murong Zhengde left, and in the end, he didn't know whether to cry or laugh.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiaoshan's unintentional act saved his youngest daughter.

If Murong Jiu were to follow his advice and return to Murong Manor, what would become of Murong Jiu, who was cultivating the Fossilization Divine Skill? Even Murong Zhengde felt a chill run down his spine.

"Looks like you've gained another little witch among your maids!"

Watching Murong Zhengde leave, Zhang Xiaoshan had no other concerns.

That girl's own choice, for Zhang Xiaoshan, a maid who is proficient in medicine and poison is not bad either.

"Palace Mistress Lianxing, you flatter me. She's just a little girl who's unwilling to settle for mediocrity and always strives to be better!"

In the end, he discovered that he was merely a frog in a well with a limited view of the sky.

However, that girl is unruly; it will probably take quite a while to tame her, just like... a little wild horse.

As a master he had invited, Zhang Xiaoshan naturally did not treat him poorly.

Huang Rong knew that Lianxing was a grandmaster, so she tried her best to please him, serving him the best food and drink, hoping to get his guidance.

Knowing that Lianxing Mingyu had mastered the skill and would remain forever young, although its special effects were not as great as those of the Ten Thousand Year Cold Jade, it was still a great attraction for Huang Rong.

One is external force, the other is the realm of eternal youth; Huang Rong naturally knew how to choose.

As a result, his motivation to cultivate the Mingyu Gong also increased greatly.

With the departure of the Murong family, Murong Jiu became completely absorbed in cultivation and the inheritance of the Ghost Doctor's legacy.

With the addition of medicinal herbs collected by the Zhang family, Murong Jiu's poison skills have greatly improved during this period.

"My lord, the fleet bound for Persia has returned!"

"Is it?"

Zhang Xiaoshan heard the news, but unfortunately, his wedding had already been a month over.

If you arrive earlier, the Persian carpets are truly luxurious, not the thicker red carpets that are provided.

"Tina, Shana, come with me."

Tina and Shana are both Persians, so bringing them along can prevent you from being scammed.

"Understood, young master!"

He took the two Hu women out, and even Huang Rong curiously followed.

The dock was already packed with people!

Seagoing vessels are not unusual, but the Zhang family brought far too much stuff this time.

Watching the simple gantry crane unload piles of goods, there were mountains of carpets, precious and special dyes, barrel after barrel of spices... and even some extremely large horses.

"Mr. Zhuge, are those high-quality steel?"

Looking at the ten boxes of iron blocks piled up, each one with an exquisitely beautiful pattern, Tie Shou couldn't help but look at Zhuge Zhengwo.

They were also drawn by the excitement, and were curious about what good things the Zhang family had brought back from overseas.

"That should be Wootz steel, a top-grade steel produced in Persia and India!"

Weapons made of this Wootz steel are like refined iron that has been forged through countless trials; they are all top-quality weapons.

So much Wootz steel? There must be at least five hundred pieces!

Zhuge Zhengwo was also surprised, not expecting Zhang Xiaoshan to be able to get so many good things.

However, the thought that this was obtained by selling a woman caused a hint of resistance to appear on Zhuge Zhengwo's face.

Although the Purple-Robed Dragon King has a bad reputation, this kind of thing, which lacks the demeanor and magnanimity of a great man, is indeed something that Zhuge Zhengwo should not hesitate to do.

"Master!"

When Uncle Zhang, the dock manager, saw Zhang Xiaoshan, he immediately came to greet him with excitement on his face.

After all, they brought far too much this time: mountains of carpets, various spices, and some Postomanian specialties—all absolute rare treasures. These included ten Akhal-Teke horses, ten horses each a full ten feet tall, and ten Kunlun slaves over ten feet tall…

"Uncle Zhang, how many are left to unload?"

"At least half!"

The goods piled up like mountains on the dock were now less than half full, a sight that moved all who heard it.