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

Zhang Xiaoshan briefly recounted the whole story.

The text explains everything, including the fact that Master Xingyin brought the Blood Droplet to escort the artifact and his purpose.

What he wants is to be flawless!

Even if Tibet knows he did it, what can they do to him if they have no evidence?

As for Zhang Xiaoshan's return later, it was explained that he went to lure out the evil dragon, and at the same time opened the coffin to obtain treasure, breaking the bronze coffin of the Queen Mother of the West.

The entire trip was arranged perfectly, covering thousands of miles a day, leaving no time to visit Tibet.

“Amitabha, what you say, young master, is truly unbelievable.”

So Master Xingyin appeared outside the pass not to escort gold, but to escort the benefactor, Xuan Nu! No wonder! No wonder!

A regular gold escort mission wouldn't need a Grandmaster.

Even any one of the Zhang family's top experts could handle the task perfectly, and with the addition of experts from the four tomb raiding factions, there was absolutely no need to send out a Grandmaster.

Thinking back to the sudden appearance of the female relative in the Zhang family, I never imagined that she was actually the 'Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden' who had come back to life from two thousand years ago.

In conjunction with the previously widely publicized 'blood collection' incident, it is rumored that the Zhang family member who practiced evil arts clearly suffered from the aftereffects of Xuan Nu's body and needed to replenish her blood.

Otherwise, if the Zhang family were to practice evil arts, the entire martial arts world would be in chaos.

"Amitabha Buddha, there is still one thing I don't understand. Since you turned back to retrieve the treasure, why did you only take these three items?"

"Does the Imperial Advisor still doubt Zhang?"

Zhang Xiaoshan looked at Kumārajīva, whose indifferent, smiling expression sent chills down Kumārajīva's spine.

"Don't dare!"

"Actually, it's nothing special, it's just that these three treasures are not simple."

The Zhang family has no shortage of gold, silver, and jade, and since Mr. Zhang has already prepared a generous gift, there is naturally no need to bring out those burial items.

"Of these three treasures, firstly, let's talk about this Hetian black jade disc. This is a Hetian jade of the spiritual jade level, its value is so high that I don't need to elaborate. Just this one piece of raw jade that I wear is worth a fortune, let alone a whole piece of black jade!"

A piece of Hetian black jade of the "spiritual jade" grade?

Even Faming and Kumārajīva, upon closer inspection of the Spirit Jade's level, couldn't help but nod in amazement.

The ancient He Shi Bi jade is famous, and although this piece of Hetian black jade does not have the value of the He Shi Bi jade, it is still priceless.

"The second treasure is the elixir of immortality."

Of course, the reason Zhang dared to take it out was because the death of the Queen Mother of the West proved that this elixir could not grant immortality.

However, if it were just a defective product, Zhang wouldn't bother bringing it back. He wouldn't reveal the secrets hidden within this elixir of immortality.

Elixir of Immortality!

Looking at the jade box in Zhang Xiaoshan's hand, Faming and Kumārajīva knew that even if it couldn't grant immortality, it must be a valuable item.

Otherwise, as Zhang Xiaoshan said, since it has been proven that this thing is unusable, why bring it back?

"As for these bones, they were left behind by the Queen Mother of the West."

Because he had taken an elixir of immortality before his death, and due to the radiation from the meteorite's power, this skeleton mutated, becoming incredibly hard and extremely powerful.

Zhang is researching the relationship between its mutation and the elixir of immortality. He believes that immortality may not be impossible, but rather lacks a certain condition, and this single remaining spine is the key!

Immortality!

Faming and Kumārajīva did not expect that Zhang Xiaoshan would also enter this dead zone.

"Young master, are you also planning to research immortality?"

"Try it out if you're bored. If you fail, take it as experience. If you succeed, it's like one person attaining enlightenment, and even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven!"

Hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's nonchalant expression only made things more frightening.

Once Zhang Xiaoshan mistakenly enters the Qi District, he will inevitably become a demon.

"Does the master have any further questions?"

"Amitabha Buddha, thank you for clearing up my doubts, young master!"

Zhang Xiaoshan's explanation can be described as flawless.

After all, Zhang Xiaoshan could travel at least three thousand miles a day, and even as a grandmaster, he absolutely did not have time to rush to Tibet to kill people.

Besides, he didn't want the Zhang family to make the move, because the Zhang family would have absolutely legitimate reasons to do so.

Chapter 464 Night Raid on the Villa: The Iron-Eating Beast's Debut

"Such a bloodthirsty nature!"

Looking at the intelligence report from the Plum Blossom Guards, even the Empress couldn't help but furrow her brows slightly.

The ancient temples of the five major sects of Tibetan Tantric Buddhism, which have stood for thousands of years, were destroyed overnight, and the treasures of the Potala Palace in Tibet were almost looted.

Even so, the more valuable Buddhist treasures were all taken away.

After committing such a major crime, the entire Tibetan Empire was completely baffled, and suspicion eventually fell on the Zhang family.

They had received information that Zhang Xiaoshan had recently appeared near Yumen Pass.

And that's how this whole thing happened!

Even though the Empress knew what Zhang Xiaoshan was there for, she still sensed that it was Zhang Xiaoshan who had done it.

Moreover, this was a completely different side of Zhang Xiaoshan from the one she knew, except for his domineering nature, but it was also the side she suspected.

"Your Majesty, according to intelligence, Tibet did not present any Buddhist treasures this time. Their purpose was merely to force the Empire to help Tibet retrieve its treasures!"

"The Tibetans are truly audacious, daring to regard me as a foolish and incompetent ruler. Do they think I'm no longer capable of rational thought?!"

Shangguan Wan'er's analysis suddenly provoked the Empress's overwhelming killing intent.

On the surface, these three Buddhist treasures were just a facade, and that was precisely what angered the Empress the most.

The Tibetan Empire completely regarded her as a ruler who was ignorant of right and wrong, and wanted the empire to fight the Zhang family, so as to use the power of the empire to eliminate the Zhang family.

"Your Majesty, this matter is easy to resolve."

Weren't these treasures already presented to His Majesty? Then His Majesty should find these treasures, go with the flow, and use this opportunity to his advantage!

"You mean you're looking for the Zhang family? Wan'er, how do you know the Zhang family was behind this?"

"In the world, how many forces are capable of destroying the five ancient esoteric Buddhist temples and sweeping through the Potala Palace in one night?"

The Zhang family is one of them!

The Zhang family appears benevolent on the surface, but in reality, they are extremely ruthless towards foreign tribes. Has His Majesty forgotten the incident with the Japanese demonic sword? These two incidents are strikingly similar!

The Demonic Sword of the East?

Emperor Wu suddenly realized something and nodded secretly.

She not only did not blame Zhang Xiaoshan for his actions, but actually appreciated them greatly.

Non-my family, its heart must be different!

In the past, when the Five Barbarian Tribes invaded China, the Han people were treated like sheep. Once foreign tribes set foot in the Central Plains, they would inevitably engage in slaughter.

Therefore, the Zhang family's style can be described as the epitome of domineering power in the Central Plains.

As for benevolence and righteousness?

It was the imperial court that said that China is a land of etiquette, and people should naturally treat each other with courtesy in the imperial court.

But to speak of righteousness and morality to these barbarians in private is truly foolish.

"Alright, let Taiping come over!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

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As the sun set, Zhang Xiaoshan went to a banquet. The spies who had been secretly watching Zhang Xiaoshan leave quickly spread the news.

However, this seemingly secretive action did not escape the eyes of the Zhang family near Zhangjia Wharf.

Zhang Xiaoshan was not surprised at all by this.

His reasoning was flawless, but it was merely an alibi and not any direct or valid evidence.

On the contrary, the treasures they found inside the Zhang family's residence were the most direct and effective evidence.

These Tibetans brought this upon themselves, and Zhang Xiaoshan couldn't very well refuse to grant their wish.

When she dines with the imperial princess, that will be the best alibi. And when the Tibetans attack the villa while he is away, there will be no way to clear her name.

They came with malicious intentions, so their deaths are not a pity!

"Young master, the princess is inside. Please!"

Zhang Xiaoshan had met here in secret more than once or twice, and the maid was quite familiar with the place.

After all, this was perfectly normal in the royal family, especially since they were a handsome couple. They understood Princess Taiping's meaning perfectly well: apart from Zhang Xiaoshan, no one else would be allowed to leave.

"I have met Her Royal Highness the Princess!"

She wore a light blue and white brocade dress, her exquisite and pure makeup with a touch of allure, her temperament was enchanting and noble, and she possessed a natural charm.

The moment she saw Zhang Xiaoshan, her smile was like a hundred flowers blooming, bright and incomparable, captivating and enchanting.

"Young Master Zhang has caused quite a mess this time; even the Tibetans don't want to let him go?"

"Is this a test from the Empress?"

Zhang Xiaoshan directly embraced Princess Taiping's slender waist, his eyes showing surprise.

The Empress was well aware of his whereabouts in the Western Regions, and considering the timeline, it was impossible for her to suspect him.

Is the Zhang family's ambition really that great?

"Throughout the nine provinces, there are very few powerful individuals with such courage and strength. If His Majesty doesn't suspect you, who else would he suspect?"

Upon hearing Princess Taiping's explanation, Zhang Xiaoshan nodded and then offered no further explanation:

"There's nothing to hide. I did indeed take a roundabout trip to Tibet."

Originally, I only intended to find a few Buddhist treasures with calming and tranquilizing effects, but unexpectedly, I encountered a group of high lamas practicing Central Plains martial arts in Tibet, so I easily dealt with them.

"Practicing martial arts from the Central Plains?"

Princess Taiping was not too surprised that Zhang Xiaoshan had done this; she was just surprised that a group of Tibetan monks were practicing Central Plains martial arts.

"That's right, this matter is also related to the Zhang family."

This Kumārajīva was originally a high-ranking monk and also a martial arts fanatic.

When I went to Dali to keep my appointment, I met this Great Wheel King at Tianlong Temple, and we became acquainted.

Later, this Great Wheel King brought the heir of Dali to the Zhang family as a guest. As the host, Zhang naturally did not neglect his guest, so he allowed him to view the various classics in the study, but also made him promise not to spread these martial arts to Tibet.

Otherwise, we would rather kill one person for every one wrong one, than let one person go free.

Thus, these classic texts from various schools of thought spread far and wide.

"So, these lamas have completely courted their own demise!"

Princess Taiping cultivates the Dao Heart Demon Seed, so Zhang Xiaoshan would never lie about this matter, nor would he have any reason to deceive her.

However, she did not expect that Zhang Xiaoshan was not unreasonable, but actually acted on the side of righteousness and justice.

In this way, the truth is revealed, and the main responsibility still lies with Kumārajīva.

"If anyone's to blame, it's this monk for breaking the rules!"

Princess Taiping nodded in agreement. Bringing Central Plains martial arts to Tibet was a capital offense in itself, especially since the Zhang family had already warned the monk.

"In that case, what are your plans next, young master?"

"If they can't find any evidence, how will they know it was me? Besides, tonight is the night these bald monks will be utterly disgraced."

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The river reflects the moon, its bright light shining down.

Under the cover of darkness, ten figures quietly approached the Zhang family's villa.