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

"Easy, all you need to do is break a sweat!"

Seeing Zhang Xiaoshan's lewd smile, Manager Feng immediately understood his meaning. Shyly, her cheeks flushed red, adding to her allure.

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After leaving the pass, Zhang Xiaoshan meticulously analyzed the silkworm cocoon and refined it into a five-zhang-long (approximately 10 meters) long, extremely fine silkworm thread.

Although Zhang Xiaoshan stretched this silkworm silk to its limit, it was still incredibly hard, capable of lifting heavy objects weighing thousands of pounds out of thin air, and its invisible sharpness made it terrifying for killing.

This celestial silkworm silk is not only sharper than golden silkworm silk, but also has the toughness to withstand a thousand pounds, and can even easily tear apart the Iron Pagoda.

As for the ice silkworm inside?

Because the cold energy was absorbed, Zhang Xiaoshan directly used pure Yang Qi to roast it, thus replenishing his own protein.

The change in Manager Feng's strength did not cause any ripples in the martial arts world.

In most people's eyes, Manager Feng is just a kept woman by Zhang Xiaoshan, so how much real power does she have?

Before joining the Zhang family, Manager Feng was the daughter of a declining scholarly family.

After joining the Zhang family, he was busy managing the Zhang family's Red Mansion business and had no time to cultivate, so the possibility of him becoming a peerless master was almost zero.

However, the Zhang family stopped collecting the blood of young girls, and with Zhang Xiaoshan emerging from seclusion, many people believed that Zhang Xiaoshan had already mastered his evil arts.

Indeed, the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill is known as an evil skill.

As for Xuan Nu? Her cultivation of the Nine Yin Divine Skill was also exceptionally smooth.

The Nine Yin Manual can not only regulate the disordered cold energy in her body, but also alleviate her physical symptoms through the health-preserving effects of Taoist Qi.

After practicing the Nine Yin Divine Skill, Xuan Nu felt much lighter.

Moreover, this is only a cultivation technique below the Grandmaster level. One can imagine how profound the tenth level of the mental cultivation technique is, which is the red flower that blooms after the green leaves.

Furthermore, Zhang Xiaoshan's Pure Yang Divine Skill can be perfectly integrated with the Nine Yin Divine Skill, which is truly a marvel of creation.

However, the first nine levels of the mental cultivation method were taught by Zhang Xiaoshan with ulterior motives, because he saw the Xuan Nu's stunning beauty.

As for the tenth level, how could Zhang Xiaoshan easily pass it on to Xuan Nu?

This mental cultivation method is the true core of the Zhang family.

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"I heard that you went into seclusion twice recently? Since Taiping returned, you haven't even had time to visit me!"

At this point, Princess Taiping's temperament had already changed.

Her originally alluring and enchanting beauty now possessed a rare touch of domineering aura, a blend of domineering and noble qualities that would go unnoticed by those unfamiliar with her.

Despite having only a brief two-month affair with Princess Taiping, Zhang Xiaoshan could sense changes in her.

The subconscious of the Queen Mother of the West is undoubtedly slowly permeating Princess Taiping's mind!

However, Zhang Xiaoshan couldn't detect the slightest flaw in Princess Taiping's charming dissatisfaction, which seemed to be the resentment of someone who had been seduced and then abandoned.

Moreover, Princess Taiping's cultivation level, especially her cultivation of the Demon Seed in the Dao Heart, seems to have advanced further.

In a short period of time, without the assistance of the peerless genius 323, and even with the change in temperament, Zhang Xiaoshan became even more convinced of his guess.

"Princess, please forgive me. Since returning, I have been busy restoring the Dragon Pearl's original essence. In addition, the thousand-year-old snake gall I obtained this time has allowed me to make further progress in my external martial arts training. I have been somewhat negligent."

"Oh, young master's skills have improved again?"

Princess Taiping was shocked to hear that Zhang Xiaoshan's current level of cultivation still had room for improvement.

"It's just a secret esoteric Buddhist technique."

Previously, after Zhang broke through to the Grandmaster level, he exchanged a Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill with a master of Tantric Buddhism.

This skill has thirteen levels. Zhang's aptitude is quite good, and coupled with his Grandmaster realm, he quickly broke through to the twelfth level in recent years. This time, with the help of the medicinal power of the thousand-year-old snake gall, he broke through to the thirteenth level and benefited greatly.

Dragon Elephant Prajna Kung!

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's explanation, Princess Taiping did not press the matter further, but instead congratulated Zhang Xiaoshan on his further advancement in strength.

"By the way, I heard that Miss Xuan Nu had some health problems before. I wonder how she is now?"

"It's been temporarily suppressed, but the root cause is extremely difficult to resolve!"

Upon hearing this, Princess Taiping's heart sank, and she said solemnly:

"Taiping and Xuan Nu are acquaintances. If she needs the help of the royal family, the royal family will certainly not stand idly by."

"Thank you, Your Highness. Your body has been frozen for two thousand years, which is already defying the heavens, and thus the calamity between heaven and man has occurred!"

To resolve this calamity, Zhang could only think of three methods:

First, it was Zhang's Pure Yang Limitless Skill, but it was not a simple cure; rather, it was the power of creation through the fusion of Yin and Yang that reversed the course of fate.

Secondly, the properties of this miraculous medicine can fundamentally restore her body from its overexertion!

Thirdly, there's the power of the Dragon Balls. Her body has been exposed to the radiation of the meteorite for two thousand years, making it suitable for the transformation by the power of the Dragon Balls. As long as she has the meteorite token, there won't be any problems. But once the meteorite is removed from her body, the Dragon Ball power will become poison!

Chapter 457 The Gift of the Persian Empire—The Shroud of Turin and the God-Slaying Spear

"The creative power of Yin and Yang in harmony? The Taoist method of combined cultivation that you mentioned, young master?"

Princess Taiping stared at Zhang Xiaoshan with her bright, clear eyes, her tone tinged with sarcasm.

Clearly, this person sees Zhang Xiaoshan as someone who is lustful at first sight!

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan's style of doing things is also like this.

Even in the Wu Tang Empire, when the Empress ruled, she established an unprecedented political system based on female power.

However, women's status remains very lowly.

Those so-called noble ladies are noble because of their wealthy families, not because of the word "lady". In the end, these noble ladies will still be abandoned by the wealthy families and become victims of political marriages.

However, the method Zhang Xiaoshan mentioned was effective; it wasn't just something he made up.

The power of creation by Heaven and Earth, possessing both pure Yang and pure Yin, can resolve the calamities of the Heavenly Tribulations and address the physical shortcomings of the Mysterious Woman.

Princess Taiping was unaware of the intricacies of fate, and even less aware of the Zhang family's most crucial secret.

"Is the princess jealous?"

There were no cameras in the private room. Zhang Xiaoshan reached out and pulled Princess Taiping into his arms.

'How dare you...!'

Beneath her domineering yet gentle exterior, the pent-up anger instantly transformed into a captivating charm.

After a long while, Princess Taiping looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with a hint of anger, but she did not struggle and quietly savored this rare moment.

Although Princess Taiping was annoyed by Zhang Xiaoshan's philandering, she also understood that this dragon could not be tamed by a single woman.

"The Daoist concept of Yin and Yang is the origin of the Great Dao."

The mystery of Pure Yang Wuji Gong lies not only in its pure and true Qi, but also in the pure Yang and pure Yin, which are the foundation of Taoist creation.

For example, the Taoist secret arts practiced by the women of the Zhang family, with the Nine Yin Manual as the main one, have extremely yin and cold true qi. Not only can they cultivate yin and yang together to accelerate cultivation, but after being purified by pure yang true qi, they can also reduce the bottleneck of becoming a grandmaster.

The same is true of Xuan Nu's body, which was frozen in an ice coffin for two thousand years, which is exactly what caused the cold air to enter the body!

The Pure Yang Wuji Gong can neutralize Yin and Yang, and even combine pure Yin and pure Yang, thus condensing the foundation of Taoist creation and transformation, and resolving calamities between heaven and man.

Otherwise, with the Grandmaster level of the Mysterious Maiden, wouldn't you understand it better than she does?

Zhang Xiaoshan's explanation caused Princess Taiping's beautiful eyes to turn white.

Even knowing that this was the way to save Xuan Nu, they understood that Zhang Xiaoshan definitely had other intentions.

A stunning beauty! A grandmaster of celestial beings!

Zhang Xiaoshan always makes a huge profit, and that's the key point.

"And your cultivation of the Dao Heart Demon Seed Technique, have you felt that you are making rapid progress and your state of mind is becoming more perfect recently?"

"how do you know?"

Princess Taiping looked at Zhang Xiaoshan; she had never told anyone about this.

Concealing one's talents is not just something Zhang Xiaoshan does.

No tycoon in the martial arts world with even a modicum of sense would reveal their trump cards to the public.

'Because you've fallen in love, perhaps your purpose in approaching me is mixed with politics or other motives.'

However, while the "Demon Seed in the Dao Heart" technique appears to be a demonic art, it is actually a mysterious martial art that harnesses the power of emotions to the fullest extent. Once you are moved by emotions, your state of mind will gradually recover from its initial shattering state, eventually reaching a state of perfection.

"You're so vain!"

Princess Taiping glanced at Zhang Xiaoshan, never expecting him to be so shameless.

But what Princess Taiping didn't know was that Zhang Xiaoshan's purpose in doing this was to scheme against the Queen Mother of the West, who had taken a place in Princess Taiping's body.

If it weren't for Princess Taiping's coercion, the Queen Mother of the West would have been furious to know that she had reduced her to ashes!

"Otherwise, why does the princess think his cultivation has progressed so rapidly since his return?"

"this···"

Princess Taiping originally thought that Zhang Xiaoshan was flirting with her.

But thinking about it now, it seems illogical that I suddenly progressed so rapidly without any extraordinary encounters afterward.

Is that really the case?

"If the princess doesn't believe me, let's go out for a spring outing today to strengthen our relationship. I believe that when the princess returns, her cultivation speed will definitely be faster."

However, the princess would be best off letting go of her guard and nervousness, and playing freely and without any burdens, like a young girl. This will allow her to achieve the best experience.

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's suggestion to enhance their relationship, Princess Taiping's bright eyes immediately sparkled.

Even though she was an imperial princess, Princess Taiping knew that this was the world of Kyushu, and that in addition to political means, strength was also key.

If she becomes a Grandmaster, coupled with her status as a member of the Li family, she could very well become the second Empress.

After all, she was a direct descendant of the Li family, the most beloved daughter of Emperor Wu, and with her status as a Grandmaster, she had an absolute advantage that was beyond legitimacy.

Neither Li's political group nor Wu's political group will exclude him.

This is a buffer zone between the two, where they are irreconcilable!

“Okay, this afternoon, let’s go hunting at the Royal Hunting Grounds.”

"No! We'll meet at Zhangjia Wharf. I'll take the princess somewhere."

"Where?"

"You'll know when you get there, Princess. Why are you worried about being sold by Zhang?"

Princess Taiping was naturally not worried that Zhang Xiaoshan would harm her. Whether she approached Zhang Xiaoshan or Zhang Xiaoshan approached her, it was all for a very specific purpose.

Therefore, given the absolute benefit, there is no possibility of taking action.

"Is that so? Then I am full of anticipation."

Princess Taiping's interest was piqued, even though the other party held a high position of power and had seen countless rare treasures.

But Zhang Xiaoshan was confident he could win the young girl's heart.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan's real target was not Princess Taiping, but the Queen Mother of the West.

Although the Queen Mother of the West is dead, through the dragon vein she left behind and the power of the bronze coffin, combined with Princess Taiping's rapid progress in cultivation after her return, Zhang Xiaoshan knew that his guess was correct.

Princess Taiping, unaware of the situation, attributed all the credit to herself.

Zhang Xiaoshan's goal was to turn Princess Taiping's cultivation method into a major public opinion event, ultimately causing the Queen Mother of the West to lose face.

In this way, not only was the biggest trouble saved, but after Princess Taiping broke through to the Grandmaster level, she had a strong support to rely on for the Zhang family.

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"Son!"

Zhang Xiaoshan returned to the villa, and at that moment Liu Sheng Piaoxu also returned from Ghost Street.

At Long Yi's speed, and with Liu Sheng Piaoxu's current ninth level of cultivation, including rest time, the round trip would only take three days.

Moreover, after passing on the mental cultivation method of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill to Ghost Yama, Ghost Yama also handed over the treasures sent from Persia and Southeast Asia during this period to Liu Sheng Piaoxu, who then brought them to Zhang Xiaoshan.

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