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

Lady Dongming looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with an arrogant expression, seemingly unconcerned about him, and knew that he had the right to do so.

Even the greatest swordsman in Japan could be forced back by a mere demon.

Afterwards, Zhang Xiaoshan, dissatisfied, further increased Gui Yanluo's power, greatly enhancing his combat strength. It's normal for Zhang Xiaoshan to disregard a group of Japanese samurai who were only below the top level.

Moreover, the Zhang family is full of experts: the two Ghost Street managers, the four commanders of the Blood Droplets, and the twelve Zodiac assassins...

As night deepened and Lady Dongming's face flushed, Zhang Xiaoshan's lust was also aroused.

Through countless seasons and seasons, the two have grown accustomed to their current relationship.

Lady Dongming needed someone to rely on and support her, to relieve the repression she had been feeling all along.

Moreover, Madam Dongming was grateful for the Zhang family's support of the Dongming Sect all along, even though she knew it was a win-win situation.

After all, it is by no means an easy task for an orphan and a widow to establish themselves in this treacherous world.

"Has the lady also reached the edge of a breakthrough recently?"

Just now, when Yin and Yang were in harmony, Zhang Xiaoshan could sense that Lady Dongming's true Qi was on the verge of a breakthrough.

When Lady Dongming broke through again, she became an unparalleled master!

Previously, Zhang Xiaoshan passed on the Lesser Formless Skill and the Nine Yin Manual to Lady Dongming.

Unexpectedly, in just five years, Madam Dongming's strength advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching a point where she had one foot in the peerless realm.

"The Lesser Formless Skill and the Nine Yin Manual are the orthodox mental techniques of the Taoist Xuanmen, which complement each other with the Heavenly Demon Heart Method."

In addition, with the Dongming Sect's business being managed by Ghost Street in recent years, Xian'er naturally had more free time for cultivation.

Hearing Madam Dongming's explanation, Zhang Xiaoshan nodded.

Both the Lesser Formless Skill and the Nine Yin Manual are Taoist divine skills, so it's normal that they complement each other with the Heavenly Demon Great Art.

"Back then, I helped Empress Yin break through the eighteenth level of the Heavenly Demon Heart Sutra. Now, helping you break through the Heart Sutra is an extremely easy matter."

Moreover, in terms of cultivation method, the Heavenly Demon Heart Method is ultimately inferior to the Dao Heart Demon Seed. Once your cultivation is stable, I will pass on the Bright Jade Technique to you. This technique is still a legitimate cultivation method of the Xuanmen, and its advanced stage is remarkably similar to the Heavenly Demon Heart Method!

"Mingyu Gong? Isn't this the martial arts technique of the Yihua Palace?"

"Good to know. So you can pass on the Lesser Formless Skill and the Nine Yin Manual to your daughter, but the Bright Jade Skill cannot be passed on without my permission."

"I know!"

Both the Palace Mistress of Yihua Palace, Yaoyue, and Lianxing are Grandmasters.

Once Shan Wanjing reveals her Mingyu Skill, even if Zhang Xiaoshan doesn't cause her trouble, Yaoyue and Lianxing won't let it go so easily.

Therefore, Madam Dongming knew what was important, and besides, Zhang Xiaoshan had taught her the Mingyu Skill to improve her strength out of affection, so she could not possibly betray this kindness.

Even if the relationship between the two is delicate, women are more emotional creatures.

After bathing and cleansing himself, Zhang Xiaoshan looked at Madam Dongming in the secret room, who had recovered to her peak condition.

She was dressed in a thin veil, her figure was graceful, and her alluring eyes were full of spring-like charm. If Zhang Xiaoshan hadn't wanted to improve her cultivation level, he probably would have immediately become a beast.

However, with Zhang Xiaoshan's Grandmaster level of skill at this time, coupled with the enhanced Pure Yang Dragon Pearl's microscopic control, it was easy for him to help Lady Dongming break through the eighteenth level of the Heavenly Demon Heart Sutra.

"let's start!"

Ah!

Lady Dongming no longer hesitated and restrained her alluring charm.

She had been stuck at the seventeenth level of the Heavenly Demon Heart Sutra for quite some time, and with this breakthrough, she would surely be able to enter the peerless realm!

Among the peerless masters, the entire Demonic Sect only has the Evil King and the Dark Queen.

As Lady Dongming circulated her inner energy, Zhang Xiaoshan continuously channeled his own free pure Yang Qi into her body.

The profound mystery of pure Yang Qi can nourish the meridians and alleviate the backlash after failure.

Even if Zhang Xiaoshan is full of confidence, he will not fight a battle he cannot win.

When the Heavenly Demon Heart Technique reached its peak, a pure Yang dragon pearl on Lady Dongming's forehead emitted a hazy and mysterious crimson light, enveloping Lady Dongming.

At the same time, it drew upon the power of heaven and earth, channeling it through the space between Shen Ting's eyebrows and into Lady Dongming's body.

While cultivating, Lady Dongming suddenly felt that the eighteen levels of the mental cultivation technique, which she had been unable to break through before, were now circulating smoothly and without any stagnation or obstruction, completing a full cycle.

Then the twelve-day cycle, the thirty-six-day cycle, the seventy-two-day cycle...

Suddenly, a slight spatial tremor was heard, and a strange and terrifying suction force emanated from Lady Dongming.

The Heavenly Demon Heart Sutra has reached its eighteenth level, and it is also the Great Perfection of the Heavenly Demon Force Field.

The Heavenly Demon Force Field appears to be similar to the ninth level of the Bright Jade Skill, and in fact, it is.

However, one is evil and the other is good, just like the difference between the Absorption Technique and the Northern Darkness Divine Art.

As for Yaoyue and Lianxing breaking through to become Grandmasters, it's because their original cultivation level was already at the peerless realm, and their breakthrough in mental state made them Grandmasters.

As for Empress Yin and Lady Dongming, it was because their spiritual attainment was insufficient.

Just like Juexin, Duan Yanqing and others who cultivated the Wedding Dress Divine Skill, after mastering the skill, they also reached the peerless realm, not the realm of Grandmaster Yan Nantian.

Moreover, this technique itself has significant drawbacks.

Neither of them were virgins before, so they couldn't break through the eighteenth level of the mental cultivation technique, similar to the drawback of the "Wedding Dress Divine Skill" transmission.

Therefore, if they want to break through to the Grandmaster realm, they can only find another way.

"Xian'er thanks you for your kindness, young master!"

Because of the pure Yang purple energy that Zhang Xiaoshan had used for free, Madam Dongming had consolidated her breakthrough in less than an hour after her breakthrough.

Once the eighteen levels of mental cultivation are mastered, the Heavenly Demon Force Field will undergo a qualitative change, and the domineering power of the Demon Wheel Technique will be in no way inferior to the Absorption Technique.

"This young master doesn't want empty words of thanks!"

Having mastered the Heavenly Demon Heart Technique, Lady Dongming's skin was now even more radiant and fair, resembling that of an eighteen-year-old girl. Moreover, she possessed an indescribable alluring charm, like a bewitching rose, full of deadly temptation.

This is the aura that comes with the Heavenly Demon Heart Sutra. It's like how cultivating the Compassionate Sword Manual makes one feel like an ethereal fairy.

"Son!"

Seeing the beauty's shy demeanor as she lowered her head, Zhang Xiaoshan could no longer conceal his primal instincts and pounced on her.

When Zhang Xiaoshan and Lady Dongming emerged from seclusion again, it was already noon the next day.

At the same time, Zhang Xiaoshan also passed on the Mingyu Skill to Madam Dongming:

Firstly, the Mingyu Gong is a legitimate cultivation method of the Xuanmen sect, and upon mastery, it shares similarities with the Tianmo Gong (Heavenly Demon Heart Method).

Secondly, the Mingyu Gong is extremely yin and cold. It may not be as profound as the Tianmo Xinfa, but it is superior in the purity and coldness of its true qi.

Moreover, the Heavenly Demon Heart Sutra is extremely yin and evil. If combined with the extremely yin and cold Mingyu Skill, it can combine righteousness and evil, which may be an opportunity to break through to the Grandmaster level.

Therefore, even after learning of Zhang Xiaoshan's arrangements, Lady Dongming was extremely grateful.

No wonder Zhang Xiaoshan taught her this amazing skill.

It turns out that the two complement each other, allowing them to achieve a state of unity between good and evil!

Chapter 394 The Death of Two Dragons? A Three-Way Spy Scheme

"How dare you steal from Ghost Street!"

Zhang Xiaoshan transformed into a golden-faced Buddha, his tiger-like eyes fixed on the two disheveled thugs before him—Xu Ziling and Kou Zhong, who had come to Ghost Street to steal treasure.

If it weren't for Kou Zhong's Dragon-Slaying Saber Technique displayed in the face of death, he would have been assassinated in the darkness by Ghost Shadow long ago, and would have had no chance of survival.

Therefore, they were immediately captured by Ghost Yama and handed over to Zhang Xiaoshan for processing.

Zhang Xiaoshan vaguely guessed the purpose of the two dragons spying on Ghost Street, and the chilling killing intent hidden in his eyes was terrifying!

In the original story, they were instigated by Yun Yuzhen to steal the account books of the Dongming Sect.

However, now the Dongming Sect trades in Ghost Street, and they actually stole from Ghost Street.

This completely disregards the dignity of Ghost Street!

Even Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were terrified when faced with the murderous 'Golden-Faced Buddha'.

It should be noted that the Golden-Faced Buddha is not Zhang Xiaoshan himself, and they have no connection whatsoever.

Moreover, what they did crossed the line for Ghost Street.

They had often heard of the Golden-Faced Buddha's name.

The Golden-Faced Buddha is one of the two major forces in Ghost Street.

Even the legendary Ancient Sword Soul, who supposedly severely damaged the righteous path, was no match for this Ancient Sword Soul.

"You must be the Buddha! This is a misunderstanding. We will not do it again. Please, Buddha, forgive us this time for the sake of Venerable Stone Dragon and Young Master Zhang!"

"Let you go?"

Looking at the two dragons with hopeful expressions, Zhang Xiaoshan shook his head.

All things considered, Zhang Xiaoshan had already been more than kind to the two of them; he never expected they would still dare to set their sights on Ghost Street.

Even the accounts of the Dongming faction touched upon the absolute interests of Ghost Street.

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the two of them and pointed with his finger.

"Since you use the Dragon-Slaying Saber Technique, yet dare to target Ghost Street, you are ungrateful and treacherous."

"By crippling your martial arts today, I am already showing the Zhang family face."

Zhang Xiaoshan made two dots in the air. The crowd was unaware of the sound, but they saw Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling fall down upon hearing it, instantly losing their breath.

Seeing this scene, Ghost Yama knew that the two of them had encountered the covetousness of the monks of Qingliang Temple and the ancient sword spirit.

But not killing the two was already more than enough of Zhang Xiaoshan's kindness.

Granny Cui and Ghost Shadow wouldn't say anything either; the two little devils had violated the rules of Ghost Street, and their martial arts had been crippled—so be it.

Death penalty can be avoided, but living crime cannot be avoided!

"Just dump them outside, anywhere in an alley."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Ruyan beckoned in two strongmen who carried the two 'corpses' out.

Although Zhang Xiaoshan said he only crippled the two men's martial arts, no one explicitly stated this, and the strongman disposed of them as corpses.

"Master, those two are probably petty thugs. Their infiltration of Ghost Street this time is likely orchestrated by someone behind the scenes!"

The three Dragon-Slaying Saber Techniques that Kou Zhong displayed were naturally taught to him by Zhang Xiaoshan.

To dare to steal in Ghost Street like this, one must either be acting under someone's orders or be of questionable character.

In the latter case, Zhang Xiaoshan would not spare their lives.

The former's words can be described as malicious!

“They’re probably trying to steal the Dongming Sect’s ledgers. Ghost Shadow, go and follow them. They’ll definitely have to make contact with people after they wake up.”

"Yes!"

A voice echoed from the darkness, and the ghostly figure transformed into a black shadow and darted out.

"King Yama, burn the Dongming Sect's account books and replace them with a new one."

Furthermore, if any organization is found to dare to spy on Ghost Street, regardless of who it is, give them a stern warning. If they can't handle it, let the Zhang family step in!

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

···

"Two more thugs are dead. They don't look like they were beaten to death?"

"Starved to death? That doesn't seem likely!"

"Perhaps they were killed by those high-flying Craftsmen!"

Seeing the corpses of the two thugs, none of the people who discovered the bodies of Shuanglong were surprised.

They even went so far as to comment on and discuss the cause of the two men's deaths.

At this time, Lin'an Prefecture had been pacified for less than a year, and traces of the White Lotus Rebellion were still everywhere in the Song Dynasty. There were also various rebel armies and bandits that had not yet been quelled, so it was not unusual for a few people to die every day.

"Take them back to the Six Doors!"