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

Gu Jianhun was also lucky; his daughter happened to be favored by Zhang Xiaoshan.

Otherwise, given Zhang Xiaoshan's style of doing things, he would definitely have killed him himself instead of saving him.

As for Yin Zheng's divine forbearance?

At this time, he was hiring people from the Central Plains Escort Agency to deliver the treasures he had obtained in advance to the Zhang family.

These were all part of Hell's Gate's collection, totaling over a hundred carriages. The news caused a stir in the surrounding area.

Gold and jewels are the least valuable; the most precious are the rare treasures and unusual weapons.

The value of these weapons lies in their materials, such as black iron, meteorite iron, and cold iron. After being refined, they can be reforged into new weapons.

Yin Zheng Shenren didn't even look at those weapons made of top-quality wrought iron.

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As a result, the news of the Zhang family's "lucky break" left many forces feeling as if they had swallowed a fly.

Do you know why they attacked Hell's Gate?

Most of them are after fame and fortune, the "Buddha's Palm" technique, and future wealth and beauty...

But now, they haven't gained anything, and instead, the Zhang family has benefited.

Watching at least a hundred cartloads of treasures being transported to Jiangnan, all of which were looted by the Gate of Hell.

As was the case when Yanxia Manor was breached by the Gate of Hell last time, leaving only ruins, at least ten cartloads of these valuables belonged to Yanxia Manor.

Not to mention all the forces, large and small, that have been visited by the Gates of Hell.

The siege of Hell's Gate was absolutely deserved, comparable to the Nazis' level of burning, killing, and looting; they committed countless atrocities.

If Hell's Gate hadn't failed to provoke the Zhang family, Zhang Xiaoshan would definitely have dispatched the Blood Droplets to wipe them all out.

Therefore, many bandits, seeing the potential for wealth, wanted to take action along the way.

But Yin Zheng, with his divine fortitude, escorted them all the way, crushing the weak with his grandmaster-level skills. The journey was filled with bloodshed, and many more skilled outlaws perished along the way.

As for the prestigious and righteous schools, they were all chosen to be ignored.

The Zhang family doesn't get involved, but they're not even allowed to "profit from the loopholes"?

At least the Zhang family was only after money, not because they were most worried about interfering in the affairs of the martial arts world.

Moreover, the Zhang family was only escorting gold, silver, jewelry, rare treasures, and unusual weapons... not the 'people' they had imagined.

Even inside the Gates of Hell, there were no signs of a large-scale search.

The only possibility is that when they were fighting, the Zhang family had already emptied the Hell Gate's treasury.

Including the escorting experts, who were Japanese ninjas, there were a total of five people. Even the four least skilled were top-tier experts, clearly indicating that the Zhang family's main force was not here.

In this way, the Zhang family had no chance of saving the person.

After all, a landslide is extremely dangerous, and there is absolutely no possibility of rescuing people.

Moreover, Zhu Wushi and the others confirmed that Yan Nantian, determined to fight to the death, ultimately severely injured Gu Jianhun.

As for Yan Nantian, he was taken away by Lu Zhongyuan. According to the news brought by Sai Huatuo, all of Yan Nantian's meridians were severed, and even if he didn't die, he would become a cripple.

Zhu Wushi was very satisfied with this result, as it directly resolved two major threats to his mind.

Chapter 365 Untitled

"You are a woman!"

Tu Xuehua stared in disbelief at Dongfang Bubai, who had shed her disguise. She never imagined that Dongfang Bubai, a renowned figure in the martial arts world and one of the giants of the demonic path, was actually a woman.

Looking at Dongfang Bai, now emerging from her bath, one could see none of the domineering aura of Dongfang Bubai; only a delicate and charming allure remained.

In an instant, Tu Xuehua understood everything.

No wonder Zhang Xiaoshan asked her to protect Dongfang Bubai; this protection wasn't about strength, but about providing for him in his daily life.

In this way, everything makes sense.

"Excellent. From now on, you will be the Right Envoy of Light of the Sun Moon Cult, assisting me in leading the Sun Moon Cult!"

"I will keep my promise!"

Since Tu Xuehua had received the benefits, she had no intention of betraying her promise.

Besides, it's much safer to stay with a daughter than with a man.

Just follow the "150" rule; now, the Demonic Path is your best destination.

Furthermore, Gu Jianhun's meridians are all severed, and only the Zhang family's Pure Yang Finger technique can heal him!

Furthermore, the Zhang family won't release him until they're certain his murderous aura hasn't dissipated. If you want to see him, come with me to Jiangnan next time; he'll likely be imprisoned in Ghost Street!

"Is my father really still alive?"

He was supposed to die.

In his final strike, Yan Nantian risked mutual destruction, severing the meridians of both men.

Yan Nantian was taken away by Lu Zhongyuan for treatment, while your father was rescued by a Zhang family expert and has been taken to Jiangnan.

Their injuries can only be healed in a short time by the Zhang family's Pure Yang Finger technique; otherwise, their meridians will be severed, leaving them crippled even if they don't die.

"Zhang Family Pure Yang Finger!"

Having witnessed Zhang Xiaoshan's miraculous ability to bring the dead back to life, Tu Xuehua had no doubts, but she never expected that in the end, two top experts would almost perish.

Tu Xuehua harbored no hatred towards Yan Nantian.

After all, Yan Nantian is undoubtedly a great hero of his generation, and this time he is fighting against evil and upholding justice, so he is on the side of justice.

The fact that the Ancient Sword Soul didn't die gives the impression that "a scourge can live for a thousand years."

"Were the Zhang family members there too?"

"There are quite a few experts here, and they've even emptied Hellgate's collection, you just don't know it."

Dongfang Bai glanced at Tu Xuehua, whose expression was inscrutable, and shook his head, saying:

"He personally said that the Zhang family would not interfere in matters of the martial arts world."

Moreover, the feuds in the martial world are far more complicated than you imagine. This battle between good and evil was likely orchestrated by Zhu Wushi behind the scenes in an attempt to obtain the Tathagata Palm.

Unfortunately, there were too many things he hadn't considered.

Such as your martial arts skills, the power of the ancient sword spirit, and the sudden landslide at the end...

"Iron-Blooded Marquis Zhu Wushi?"

"The Zhang family are merchants, while Zhu Wushi is a government official, and he holds a high-ranking position!"

Hiss...

A sudden realization dawned on Tu Xuehua, and she instantly understood everything.

The Zhang family are merchants, so naturally they won't do anything without profit; while Zhuge Zheng is an official, a chivalrous person who uses martial arts to break the law!

They are fundamentally not of the same mind as the righteous sects of the martial arts world.

The Zhang family is alright; they don't get up early for nothing, but they have many friends in the martial arts world, and the Zhang family has an excellent reputation.

But Zhu Wushi was different. She could sense that Dongfang Bai was speaking of the righteous path, because chivalry using martial arts to break the law was precisely the force forbidden by the imperial court. In the war between good and evil, the more people in the martial arts world died, the more advantageous it would be for the imperial court.

"Alright, there will definitely be a lot of spies from the Sun Moon Cult in the future. I also want to see what kind of talents they can bring to the Sun Moon Cult."

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"Zhang family!"

Lu Zhongyuan looked at Sai Huatuo with hope in his eyes.

At this moment, Yan Nantian was still unconscious, with all his meridians broken. If it weren't for Yan Nantian's profound skill, which had reached the Grandmaster level, he would have died long ago.

But now it's like a living dead, back to its original state.

"That's right, now even Master Yan's meridians are severed, including his heart meridian."

"Of all the martial arts in the world capable of restoring the body's meridians, only the Pure Yang Finger of the Zhang family's young master, with its incomparably profound Taoist Pure Yang Purple Qi, could restore Hero Yan's martial arts."

"I understand, thank you so much, doctor!"

Knowing how to treat Yan Nantian, Lu Zhongyuan did not hesitate and quickly took Yan Nantian to the Zhang family in Jiangnan.

With all the meridians severed, there is almost no cure in the world except for extremely rare and precious natural treasures.

Moreover, the Zhang family is a reputable merchant family, and they certainly don't lack gold and silver treasures.

As Lu Zhongyuan traveled to the Zhang family, similarly, various sects in the martial arts world suffered heavy losses, leading to the rise of the demonic path.

It's important to know that this time, among the righteous experts who suppressed the Ancient Sword Soul, there were four demonic experts and two ambitious individuals...

Yan Nantian's fate is unknown, Lu Zhongyuan is a lone swordsman.

Just as that mysterious person said, "When the righteous path declines, evil will prevail, and chaos is imminent!"

"arrive!"

Lu Zhongyuan looked at the new mansion in front of him. He had just arrived in Lin'an Prefecture and had learned that Zhang Xiaoshan lived here.

As for Zhang Xiaoshan, he had already received Lu Zhongyuan's message.

Zhang Xiaoshan had no reason to refuse to treat Yan Nantian, so as Lu Zhongyuan was about to step forward, Liu Sheng Piaoxu had already opened the door and respectfully said:

"Young master has been waiting for the two heroes for quite some time."

"Thank you girl!"

Lu Zhongyuan was not surprised at all upon hearing this.

Given the Zhang family's power and intelligence, they probably already knew his purpose the moment he stepped into Jiangnan.

Following Liu Sheng Piaoxu into the secret room of the new mansion, Lu Zhongyuan also saw Zhang Xiaoshan standing with his hands behind his back.

Standing at the same height of nine feet, Lu Zhongyuan's imposing stature was undoubtedly like that of a small giant.

After mastering the Wedding Dress Divine Skill, Yan Nantian grew to a height of about 10 feet, approximately 2.34 meters.

The moment Zhang Xiaoshan turned around, Lu Zhongyuan was surprised by Zhang Xiaoshan's age, but he knew that there was no other man in the new mansion besides Zhang Xiaoshan.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan's youth is also related to his skill level.

The profound internal energy cultivation of Taoism is inherently effective in preserving youth and longevity, especially since Zhang Xiaoshan had already achieved a solid foundation in Taoism ten years ago.

"Lu Zhongyuan pays his respects to Young Master Zhang!"

"Master Lu 2.0, you're too kind. I know about Master Yan's injuries, so I won't refuse."

Zhang Xiaoshan waved for Lu Zhongyuan to place Yan Nantian on the stone couch, while Zhang Xiaoshan used his true qi to examine Yan Nantian's condition, and couldn't help but frown.

In contrast, Gu Jianhun was immediately rescued after being injured.

At this time, Yan Nantian's injuries had become even more severe after a period of travel.

"Young Master Zhang!"

"Master Yan's injuries have become quite severe due to the prolonged illness."

"Piaoxu, go to Jiu'er and get a few gallbladders from the Bodhi Serpent. They're a rare and precious treasure; their medicinal power is potent, but they have no side effects. They can be used to nourish Master Yan's blood and qi!"

As he spoke, Zhang Xiaoshan pressed on more than ten acupoints, including Tanzhong, Zhongfu, and Guanmen.

"Master Yan needs to rest for three days before his injuries can be treated."

Chapter 366 The Underworld Emperor Seeks Medical Treatment: The Trap of Fifteen Taels of Ginseng

"It's been quite lively lately; even the Underworld Emperor of the Martial Tang Demonic Path has come to the Zhang family!"

Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the dwarf child in front of him. This was no ordinary, adorable child, but the infamous leader of the Xuanming Sect of the Wu Tang Empire—the Underworld Emperor.

Moreover, although the other party was not nearly a hundred years old like the Child Granny, she was still over forty.

Zhang Xiaoshan had already guessed the purpose of such a person coming to the Zhang family without any reason, and was not surprised at all.

However, Hades also wants to restore his height and cure his dwarfism.

Undoubtedly, the price to be paid will be enormous.