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

Moreover, he doesn't need to stay with the Zhang family; he can simply wait on their orders in the martial arts world.

As a vast and powerful internal force flowed into his eight extraordinary meridians from the Baihui point on the top of his head, Ding Peng immediately focused his mind and concentrated on receiving this surprising and powerful energy.

"What does Senior Gu think?"

"Destruction precedes construction!"

What a magnificent martial arts Zen style, the Wedding Dress Divine Skill!

But you summoned me here for more than just this, right? Just to watch a power-transfer ceremony?

"Indeed, but I would like to ask you to do something, senior."

Master Xingyin is a Buddhist, and having undergone this transformation, he will undoubtedly break through to the Grandmaster realm. I, a junior, do not possess any unparalleled martial arts technique suitable for his cultivation.

"You want the Tathagata Palm technique in my hand? Sure, but only if you grant me one request."

"any request?"

"Don't touch my daughter."

"Do you think I'm such a bad person in your eyes, senior?"

"It's not that he has bad character, it's that he's too promiscuous."

Gu Jianhun looked at Zhang Xiaoshan. If Zhang Xiaoshan were still single, or only had one wife, he wouldn't mind if Zhang Xiaoshan became his son-in-law.

Unfortunately, given Zhang Xiaoshan's status, reputation, and appearance, his romantic entanglements will only continue to increase.

He certainly didn't want his daughter to be one of them.

"This condition? What can I say? I can only say that I will not take the initiative to touch Miss Tu!"

"roll!"

Gu Jianhun rolled his eyes at Zhang Xiaoshan. What did that mean? Did he think his daughter would throw herself at him?

If his martial arts skills hadn't been incomplete, he would have definitely delivered a powerful Tathagata Palm strike to Zhang Xiaoshan's head.

"Senior, please don't be angry. I agree."

"I've only met Miss Tu a few times so far, and I'm no refined gentleman; I have no time or inclination to develop feelings over time."

Zhang Xiaoshan didn't look down on Tu Xuehua.

Instead, Dongfang Bai was always by Tu Xuehua's side whenever they met, and Tu Xuehua herself was a very opinionated person, not a lovesick girl.

Zhang Xiaoshan's only worry was that one day Tu Xuehua would really fall in love and stab Dongfang Bai in the back.

However, given Tu Xuehua's character, the possibility is extremely small.

Moreover, the Ancient Sword Soul is still in Zhang Xiaoshan's hands.

At worst, Zhang Xiaoshan can make Dongfang Bai quit in a few years.

"almost!"

Suddenly, Zhang Xiaoshan looked at Xingyin, who was transmitting power, and with a wave of his hand, he severed the channel for the power transmission.

At the same time, he fed Xingyin the prepared Ten-Ingredient Tonic Pill, then pointed to Xingyin's Dazhui acupoint and poured a stream of pure Yang purple energy into Xingyin's body.

This transmission of spiritual energy through sexual intercourse consumed a great deal of energy.

Because in addition to the Maha Heavenly Tribulation at Qingliang Temple, Xingyin had also cultivated the Shaolin Invincible Divine Skill, a unique martial art!

This is one of the five great Shaolin skills.

However, this was not transmitted by Juexin, but brought by Master Mingchen from the Southern Shaolin Temple last time. It also represents all the righteous deeds that the Southern Shaolin Temple did for the sake of Kyushu in gratitude for Zhang Xiaoshan's benevolence and righteousness.

Given the previous connection between the Zhang family and the Southern Shaolin Temple, the Southern Shaolin Temple was able to produce this divine martial arts manual!

After all, Wudang had given Zhang Xiaoshan the Pure Yang Wuji Skill, and their Southern Shaolin Temple had an even closer relationship with the Zhang family, so they couldn't afford to be outdone.

The reason why Zhang Xiaoshan was given the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill was because Zhang Xiaoshan had previously followed the path of physical cultivation.

Because of Wudang's Pure Yang Wuji Gong, Zhang Xiaoshan gradually went astray and began to build a foundation in Taoism.

The Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill is the pinnacle of external martial arts techniques.

At that time, Zhang Xiaoshan will forge a 'golden body' that is perfectly balanced inside and out.

However, what they didn't know was that Zhang Xiaoshan's Nine Cauldrons Iron Shirt technique was no less defensive than the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, and it also possessed the power of the Nine Cauldrons, making it unparalleled in attack.

Because this was Zhang Xiaoshan's trump card, the five eminent monks of the Zhang family all kept silent and did not tell the Southern Shaolin Temple!

The Southern Shaolin Temple was unaware that Zhang Yuan was also a top-tier master at the peak of his skill.

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan, who had obtained the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, naturally passed it on to Xingyin.

For six years, Xingyin practiced both the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill to strengthen her physique and the Wedding Dress Divine Skill.

As the true qi of the Wedding Dress Divine Skill became more profound, the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill also reached the highest level of 'Vajra Indestructible'.

This is progress made amidst the torment of purgatory.

This same energy was also poured into Ding Peng's body, granting him the extraordinary Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill.

Then Zhang Xiaoshan looked at Ding Peng on the side, pondering how to settle Ding Peng next.

At this time, Ding Peng's martial arts skills were renowned throughout the martial arts world, especially his move "Meteor from Beyond the Heavens."

He knew that soon, the original Ding Peng would be disgraced, fall off a cliff, and then have a miraculous encounter—the Divine Blade Slash!

But Ding Peng is now a peerless master in the martial arts world. Even if he doesn't have any superb martial arts skills, he is still someone that Liu Ruosong can't fight against.

"Ding Peng, you have two choices for your future path."

First, I will continue to appear in the martial arts world as a newcomer, and I will use the Pure Yang Finger Technique to seal all my skills into your body.

When you encounter danger in the martial world, this hidden power within you will protect your heart at the crucial moment. Moreover, once you die, this power will be restored and will bring you great benefits.

However, your death cannot be a fatal wound such as a sword through the heart, a slit in the throat, or a severed head.

Secondly, he will secretly cultivate his unique skills at the Zhang family's residence, and emerge victorious upon completion!

Zhang Xiaoshan gave Ding Peng this option because he knew that Ding Peng was young and impetuous, and that there was a 50% chance he would choose the first option, even though it seemed unlikely.

Sure enough, Ding Peng opened his eyes at this moment, his expression showing hesitation.

The first requirement is to die once to unleash its power, just like the Ancient Sword Soul at this moment.

But having just entered the scene, how could he possibly retire and choose the second path?

So after much hesitation, Ding Peng chose the first option.

He didn't want to waste his youth, and what would be the point of challenging masters from various sects with his unparalleled skill? Not only would it immediately expose his identity, but it also wouldn't serve any purpose of honing his skills.

What he wanted to prove was his swordsmanship, not the power he had gained through a fortuitous encounter.

This 'foolish' choice was undoubtedly within Zhang Xiaoshan's expectations.

Moreover, what Zhang Xiaoshan wanted was to follow the original trajectory, to push Ding Peng, who had cultivated the 'Divine Blade Slash', to a new peak with the Yin-Yang Great Compassion Mantra and the True Qi of the Wedding Dress.

Even Ding Peng, who had broken through to the Grandmaster realm!

Chapter 407 The Opening of the Red Mansion: Manager Jiangnan Yue

"Young Master, Ding Peng has been safely delivered!"

Ghost Yama has returned. Zhang Xiaoshan is discussing the Tathagata Palm with Gu Jianhun.

Zhang Xiaoshan gave the Tathagata Palm to Xingyin because he knew that Xingyin was a martial arts fanatic who had no sense of good or evil. He believed that as long as the Zhang family did not mistreat him, he would not betray the Zhang family.

On the other hand, there is military suppression.

Apart from Juexin and others, no one, including the Blood Droplets and the experts from the Zhang Family Merchant Guild, knew Zhang Xiaoshan's trump card.

Zhang Xiaoshan didn't mind letting Xingyin, who had mastered martial arts, witness his true strength.

Only the stronger can subdue a master like Xingyin.

"That's good. I had someone look at Ding Peng's face."

He is destined to face a fatal calamity, but once he overcomes it, he will soar to great heights. The reason I sealed my power within him is because of the profound mystery of the Pure Yang Finger; combined with the True Qi of the Wedding Gown, it can allow him to escape death and obtain the greatest benefits!

"The art of face reading?"

Upon hearing this, Xingyin, Gu Jianhun, Gui Yanluo, and the others all looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiaoshan even had a master fortune teller read Ding Peng's face.

As for whether it's a scam?

The Zhang family is a top-tier power, and naturally, they cannot be fooled by those sorcerers and charlatans.

Moreover, based on their understanding of Zhang Xiaoshan, were they really people who believed in these things?

Either it was premeditated and Ding Peng's extraordinary encounter was planned in advance; or there really was a master, a master that even Zhang Xiaoshan had to respect.

The reason why Lei Laowu could accurately locate those grand tombs of dynasties was his ability to find auspicious burial sites. He could clearly see whether the surrounding area was a feng shui treasure land just by standing there and making a gesture.

"Aren't you afraid that this chess piece will suddenly become useless?"

"So what? The Zhang family isn't a sore loser. Besides, I trust my judgment; Ding Peng has extremely high potential."

The Zhang family didn't restrict him because they didn't want to limit his development; once his potential was exhausted, he would inevitably reach a pinnacle of martial arts.

"Is it?"

Gu Jianhun looked at Zhang Xiaoshan, not expecting that Zhang Xiaoshan thought so highly of Ding Peng.

"Master Xingyin, I have already discussed it with Senior Gu. During this time, while you are recuperating and breaking through in Ghost Street, you will also be practicing the Tathagata Palm with him."

This is a congratulatory gift from the Zhang family to you for breaking through to the Grandmaster level. We hope you will not let the Zhang family down.

The Tathagata Palm? An ancient master?

Xingyin looked at Gu Jianhun in disbelief. From Zhang Xiaoshan's address, Xingyin understood perfectly.

The old man who chatted and laughed with Zhang Xiaoshan, seemingly without martial arts skills, was actually the Fire Cloud Evil God who had already "died and vanished" in the martial arts world, not the imposter in his Blood Droplet.

A scholar will die for one who understands him!

Xingyin is a rough man, but he knows the meaning of loyalty and righteousness.

From this day forward, Xingyin swears to serve the young master to the death, even unto death.

Hearing that she could follow Gu Jianhun to cultivate the Tathagata Palm was like meeting an unparalleled beauty to Xingyin.

Such a great favor naturally made him even more grateful to Zhang Xiaoshan.

He knew that even if Gu Jianhun's martial arts were suppressed, Zhang Xiaoshan would never be able to get him to talk unless he paid a price.

Moreover, in the midst of their lighthearted conversation, Zhang Xiaoshan wasn't coercing anyone; he was simply offering conditions.

"Then let's wait for your good news, Master. When you achieve your goal, I, Zhang, will also let you experience my most secret and powerful skills!"

"A secret, top-secret technique?"

Looking at Zhang Xiaoshan's mysterious smile, Xingyin, besides yearning for martial arts, thought of the Heavenly Crippled Divine Skill.

The Tathagata Palm and the Heavenly Crippled Divine Skill are mutually reinforcing and mutually restraining.

Undoubtedly, even if he had cultivated the Tathagata Palm to its highest level, he would still be no match for Zhang Xiaoshan's Heavenly Crippled Divine Skill, let alone Xingyin.

In the struggle between water and fire, the stronger side is the one that holds the advantage.

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Hongfu!

After the Zhang family left, the Hong Mansion was sealed off.

Later, when Lin'an Prefecture was captured, Hongfu, as the most famous restaurant in Lin'an Prefecture, became the base for the rebel army to enjoy themselves.

After the Zhang family regained control, they removed all the previous decorations, leaving only the main concrete frame, and then disinfected it for seven days and seven nights.

In the eyes of those nobles, this action completely dispelled any bad luck.

It took a full six months for the newly decorated Red Mansion to be initially completed.

The subsequent meticulous refinement took another three months to complete.

Looking at the Red Mansion before him, Zhang Xiaoshan found it to be far more magnificent than its former opulent appearance.

The first floor, without partitions, created a grander atmosphere. Coupled with dozens of enormous glass chandeliers filled with whale oil as dye, it was far brighter and more magnificent than the previous thousands of lights.