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

The Moon Goddess naturally knew that the congratulations Zhang Xiaoshan was referring to were the advancement of her Yin-Yang School's Dragon Soaring True Qi from the pinnacle of mastery to the unparalleled realm.

In the Later Zhou Empire, and even throughout the entire Nine Provinces, she had entered the ranks of top experts.

However, compared to the Zhang family, the numerous peerless masters that have emerged from the Zhang family during this period seem somewhat insignificant.

As for the "Wedding Dress Divine Skill"?

Those who truly understand the situation know that this is a complete trap.

It's likely that those powerful families of the Wu Tang dynasty won't take this step until the very end.

After all, an old person in the family is like a treasure.

An old man who has fallen from grace is far more valuable than a young expert.

In terms of connections, experience, and level of understanding... aside from his physical weakness, he is far superior to those newly recruited novice students.

Moreover, not all old guys are peerless masters. When ordinary top masters pass on their skills, they may not be able to break through the barrier between life and death and advance to the top realm. They may only have a lot of internal energy.

As for the Zhang family?

The number of experts is clearly abnormal. The Zhang family has only risen to prominence a few years ago, so where did all these experts come from to pass on their skills?

Moreover, they are all unparalleled masters!

Clearly, they were not taking the usual path.

Without saying a word, Zhang Xiaoshan took the item out and placed it on the desk.

Upon seeing the Dragon Scale Heavenly Book for the first time, the Moon Goddess's expression became solemn. The Dragon Scale Heavenly Book was extremely rare among the common people, and its specifications were very strict.

This scroll is clearly a top-tier royal collection item and an ancient scroll.

"May I ask where you obtained this Dragon Scale Heavenly Book, young master?"

With delicate hands, she opened the Dragon Scale Heavenly Book and looked at the ancient seal script annotations and illustrations on the scroll. There was absolutely no possibility of forgery. At the same time, the Moon Goddess was also curious about how Zhang Xiaoshan obtained such a treasure.

"At the first auction on Ghost Street, Zhang was intrigued by the ancient seal script on the item and decided to bid on it. He spent six thousand taels of gold at the time!"

Six thousand taels of gold is not a small sum even now, let alone back when the Zhang family had just risen to prominence.

It is evident that Zhang Xiaoshan was very concerned about what he was facing at that time.

"Six thousand taels of gold? Young master, you truly have discerning eyes!"

The scroll containing special information is so valuable that even if it were worth 100,000 gold coins, the Yin-Yang School wouldn't bat an eye.

"The Moon Goddess's task is to verify the authenticity of this celestial book. At that time, the young master will discuss it with His Excellency the Eastern Emperor!"

"What message does the young master wish to convey to His Majesty the Eastern Emperor?"

"Zhang doesn't want any national treasures or elixirs of immortality; he only wants rare and precious materials from ancient tombs."

The Moon Goddess Protector can convey to His Majesty the Eastern Emperor that the Zhang family is cooperating with sincerity, and therefore hopes to obtain specific information at their next meeting.

After all, once the profit sharing is agreed upon and the objectives are clear, there will be no disputes!

"The Moon Goddess will certainly convey this message to His Majesty the Eastern Emperor!"

The moon goddess bowed deeply, then turned and left.

Zhang Xiaoshan narrowed his eyes as he looked at the graceful figure of the Moon Goddess.

He pondered the various possible changes that might occur during this trip to Kunlun, as for how to explain things to Princess Taiping.

Zhang Xiaoshan was able to circumvent the mere information asymmetry.

The Zhang family is no pushover. If Princess Taiping tells the truth, Zhang Xiaoshan won't say anything. But Princess Taiping's intentions are clearly not pure.

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan found another collaborator to hedge his information, and thus felt no guilt.

"Piaoxu, go to the princess's residence and tell the princess:"

I need to go to Ghost Street to retrieve something and make some arrangements. We'll meet at Yumen Pass then!

"Yes, son!"

The next morning, Zhang Xiaoshan left the capital and headed to Lin'an Prefecture.

Zhang Xiaoshan's goal was simple: to transfer the evil dragon from Ghost Street to the Kunlun Abyss to serve as a guardian beast for the tomb.

This would raise the level of security for the tomb.

Moreover, it can reduce the risk of Ghost Street, which could riot at any time, and the consequences of such an uprising are unimaginable.

In addition, Zhang Xiaoshan was not at ease with either Princess Taiping or the Yin Yang School this time. Who knew if the contents inside would cause both sides to try to trap him at the same time? Therefore, it was most appropriate to leave the evil dragon as a trump card at the end.

Inside the tomb, a being like the Evil Dragon is far more useful than a Grandmaster.

Princess Taiping had no doubts upon receiving the news.

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"It's you!!"

Inside Ghost Street!

Zhang Xiaoshan brought Gui Yanluo to Gu Jianhun's room. By this time, Gu Jianhun's malevolent aura had subsided considerably.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan still showed great resistance.

After all, he had been imprisoned by Zhang Xiaoshan for two years.

"It seems you've recovered quite well, senior. It's a pity you still don't understand!"

"Stop talking nonsense. If you want to kill me, then kill me. Why humiliate me like this?"

Seeing that Gu Jianhun still showed no remorse, Zhang Xiaoshan shook his head.

"Actually, Ghost Street's imprisonment of the senior is somewhat similar to Dongfang's imprisonment of Ren Woxing back then."

However, the younger generation's imprisonment of the older generation was well-intentioned.

After all, the junior saved the senior, and it's impossible to let the senior go out and kill people. In that case, the Zhang family would also bear indirect responsibility for the people the senior killed.

Now that you've lost all your skills, why don't you look at the Buddhist scriptures? If you have an epiphany, there might be no way to unravel the mystery.

It's better than spending your whole life here!

"You want to convert me to Buddhahood? I'm afraid that if I worship Buddha, the clay Buddha statue won't be able to withstand my bow."

Gu Jianhun was extremely dismissive of Zhang Xiaoshan's statement.

However, he also knew of Zhang Xiaoshan's life-saving grace; otherwise, how could he have passed on the Tathagata Palm to Abbot Xingyin? Was it just a few words of deception?

But Zhang Xiaoshan's reward was also good; the sweet and delicious dragonfish meat was the best sashimi he had ever eaten.

"Practicing Zen does not necessarily mean practicing Buddhism. This young man is proficient in Taoist martial arts, but he has not joined the Pure Yang Sect."

However, Buddhist martial arts must be derived from Buddhist scriptures. If one only practices martial arts while studying Buddhist scriptures, one will inevitably be plagued by malevolent energy and go astray.

Even the Buddha's Palm technique works the same way!

I advised my senior to study Buddhist scriptures, not to become a monk, but to find ways to resolve negative emotions within them.

"Viciousness? Hahaha..."

Gu Jianhun suddenly laughed, a laugh filled with arrogance and ruthlessness. He knew it was all driven by hatred.

"Senior, the deceased has passed away, and the living remain!"

Even if it's just for Miss Tu's sake, you wouldn't want her to live in the shadows forever, would you? Dispelling your hostility and appearing before her as a loving father is the foundation for her to accept you.

Is the feeling that Miss Tu has for you now really familial? It's more of a feeling of pity than anything else.

They pity you, this 'lonely' old man, rather than offer you the warmth of family.

Moreover, she carries a heavy burden of pressure, yet has no warm harbor to dock in; this is your dereliction of duty as a father.

Senior, think this through carefully. Resolving resentment isn't about letting go of hatred, but about gaining a clearer understanding and enlightenment about life!

After saying that, Zhang Xiaoshan turned and left the secret room.

Looking at the dazed Gu Jianhun, Gui Yanluo couldn't help but admire Zhang Xiaoshan's brainwashing ability.

Find the weakness, and eliminate it with a single, decisive blow!

"Young Master, do you think the Ancient Sword Soul can achieve enlightenment?"

"It's not hopeless. There's still time. Once we let go of our hatred, it'll be perfect for making him worry about the Golden-Faced Buddha!"

Zhang Xiaoshan's calculations were more shrewd than anyone else's.

The value of the Ancient Sword Soul is self-evident. Once it reforms and turns over a new leaf, Ghost Street will gain another absolute general.

"I feel that this trip to Kunlun did not go very smoothly. If anything major happens in Ghost Street, you can handle it yourself."

"Yes, son!"

At this moment, Zhang Xiaoshan had already arrived at the secret chamber of the Chaotic Demon Pool.

The five poisonous insects surrounding the secret chamber have all mutated under the influence of the Chaotic Demon Pool.

The Poison Sword Frog transformed into a blood-red toad, which Zhang Xiaoshan recognized as a Manggu Toad if he wasn't mistaken; the Wandering Spider also transformed into a slender, crystalline black spider, curled up like a black pearl; the Blue Blood Centipede's hundred-legged hooks, the Golden Scorpion's explosive poisonous hooks, and the Ghost Head Snake's ghostly snake eyes.

Under the influence of the Chaotic Demon Pool and the power of the Dragon Balls, the toxicity has been greatly enhanced.

Immediately, Zhang Xiaoshan took out the Dragon Ball and used its allure to capture all five poisonous creatures, storing them all in the fish skin bag he had prepared beforehand.

After these five poisonous creatures mutated, they became the true kings of all poisons, and Zhang Xiaoshan planned to hand them over to Murong Jiu to deal with.

Next, Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the Chaotic Demon Pool; the real big thing was inside.

"Come out!"

Chapter 432 Untitled

Bang!

With a huge splash of water, an enormous 'dragon head' appeared before Zhang Xiaoshan and Ghost Yama.

Compared to three years ago, this monstrous dragon has grown considerably, now at least ten zhang (approximately 33 meters) longer.

The enormous body was stuck in the Chaotic Demon Pool, which was ten feet in diameter, making it look extremely comical.

Undoubtedly, these big guys have had plenty to eat over the past three years.

However, since Zhang Xiaoshan wasn't there, Ghost Yama could only prepare some ordinary 'seafood' and put it in the secret room.

"Swallow all the poisonous water from the Chaotic Demon Pool!"

After giving the evil dragon an order, Zhang Xiaoshan led Ghost Yama out of the secret chamber.

If this thing were to fully emerge, there would be no room to stand in the entire secret chamber, and they didn't want to be tainted by the stench of the evil dragon's body.

"Young master, are you planning to take this evil dragon away?"

'Yes, leaving the evil dragon here is always a hidden danger. Once it goes berserk, the entire Lin'an Prefecture will be in great danger.'

Moreover, with the help of this evil dragon on this trip to Kunlun Mountain, they were even more fortunate inside the ancient tomb.

At the very least, this monstrous dragon possesses overwhelming power against the monsters within the ancient tomb!

"I see!"

Ghost Yama nodded. This evil dragon would be like a fish in water once it entered the ancient tomb, and its assistance to Zhang Xiaoshan would be even greater than that of a Grandmaster.

The most terrifying thing inside the ancient tomb is not the traps, but the various mysterious monsters.

But these monsters are nothing compared to the evil dragon.

Even with a super monster capable of contending with it, the evil dragon's assistance, coupled with Zhang Xiaoshan's terrifying strength, would allow them to prevail.

Moreover, the hidden danger Zhang Xiaoshan mentioned is that after the evil dragon goes berserk, it will eat people.

The Zhang family will absolutely not allow such a thing to happen.

Man-eating monsters and non-man-eating monsters are two different concepts.

Especially once Zhang Xiaoshan leaves, this monster will become a wild horse, running rampant without restraint.

At this moment, the enormous body of the evil dragon crawled out of the secret chamber. The colossal creature, ten zhang long and winding, could barely fit into the entire passageway.

Zhang Xiaoshan nodded only after seeing that the Chaotic Demon Pool in the secret chamber had dried up.

The venom of the Chaotic Demon Pool is extremely potent, being a mixture of various highly potent poisons. Even a grandmaster who were to swallow it whole would most likely suffer a fatal wound upon contact with blood.