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

He is the pillar of the Zhang family. If something happens to him, it will be like the pillar of heaven collapsing and the earth's axis breaking.

In an instant, the Zhang family, this behemoth, will be disintegrated.

"Young master, you have a leisurely and refined taste!"

As Zhang Xiaoshan waited, more than a dozen figures arrived, walking on the water.

Not only are there Zhuge Zhengwo from the Divine Marquis's Mansion and Jin Jiuling from the Six Doors, but also Yin Yewang, Gongsun Da Niang, and Feng Dao, the salt smuggler from the Six Gates of Ghost Street.

Another group of powerful figures in the martial arts world arrived together, including Bi Gu from Changli Island in the East China Sea, Li Zhenghao, the leader of the Giant Whale Gang, and the Seventh Young Master of the Hua Family in Jiangnan. Even Zhang Xiaoshan was surprised by their arrival.

It should be noted that these forces are all dominant powers along the coast, either ruling their own territory or living in seclusion.

At this moment, the purpose of these people is clearly not simple.

"Lord Zhuge, you have taken time out of your busy schedule, which is an honor I am deeply flattered by. Moreover, with so many important figures coming, I am even more apprehensive."

hehe···

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Zhang Xiaoshan and felt speechless.

They should be terrified, after all, Zhang Xiaoshan's illustrious reputation is no ordinary grandmaster.

"Young master is too kind. I apologize for any inconvenience caused during my visit. Please forgive me."

"It is an honor to have such distinguished guests at our humble abode. This is not the place to talk, please!"

"please!"

As everyone followed Zhang Xiaoshan into the sea of ​​flowers, they were all amazed by the dreamlike world before them.

"What a beautiful flower! May I ask what kind of flower this is, young master?"

"Love Flower!"

It was Feng Dao, not Zhang Xiaoshan, who answered Gongsun Da Niang's question.

Even Zhuge Zhengwo looked at Feng Dao with curiosity, but Feng Dao nodded to Zhang Xiaoshan before slowly speaking:

"I saw this flower in the Rakshasa's room; it seems to be highly poisonous!"

"The poison of the Love Flower corrodes the bones and rots the heart!"

Zhang Xiaoshan's mere eight words immediately put everyone's hearts on edge.

According to Zhang Xiaoshan's comment, this endless sea of ​​flowers is practically a forbidden zone.

“Peach Blossom Island is covered with these love flowers. If you accidentally wander in, apart from the antidote, the torment of the love flower poison will be more terrifying than being slowly sliced ​​to death unless you are completely devoid of love and desire.”

Even Gongsun Da Niang, upon hearing this, quickly withdrew her delicate hand that was about to pick a flower.

As for Jin Jiuling, his eyes narrowed and his mind began to race.

These flowers weren't on Peach Blossom Island before, and their origin is highly questionable.

Such a large number of love flower seedlings must indicate the existence of another love flower base.

Persia? Southeast Asia?

"And those bees too, don't get stung by their stingers. Because they collect pollen from the love flower, their stingers are also poisoned by the love flower."

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped and looked around warily.

This is beneath the Tianshan Mountains, with nowhere to escape; it has become an absolute forbidden zone.

After passing through the sea of ​​flowers and entering the heart of Peach Blossom Island, Zhang Xiaoshan did not take everyone to the mountaintop villa, but instead entertained them in the original hall.

The exquisite villa, with its ingenious layout, was clearly arranged by Huang Yaoshi.

"What brings you all here?"

Even the Zhang family's intelligence had no information about these people gathering, and Zhang Xiaoshan was also confused, realizing that the visitors might not be friendly.

"Please do not misunderstand, young master. We are here merely to pay our respects to you."

"Lord Zhuge, you jest. Let's get straight to the point."

To be honest, Zhang made a last-minute detour through Yangzhou precisely to avoid getting involved in these troublesome matters!

Zhang Xiaoshan's trip eastward this time had two purposes: first, to escort the artisans to their new location, and second, to stockpile seafood, especially top-quality seafood.

As for matters in the martial arts world?

If it weren't for Hong Qigong's request last time, he wouldn't have acted so casually.

"Since that's the case, I won't bother with the circle."

What the young master did in the Liao Dynasty this time was truly awe-inspiring and admirable.

The imperial court, recognizing the young master's achievements, wished to reward him, but could not reveal his identity...

"Hehehe, if Lord Zhuge is going to spout such nonsense, then I, Zhang, will see you out."

Zhuge Zhengwo quickly waved his hand and revealed his true purpose:

"I know that the Zhang family has the ability to make gunpowder, and although it looks like it's from the Jiangnan Thunderbolt Hall, it's actually just something the Zhang family makes themselves."

Moreover, both the power and performance of the Thunderbolt Bomb are superior to those of the Jiangnan Thunderbolt Hall.

Besides, the Zhang family also possesses a powerful and terrifying incendiary bomb, whose destructive force is so terrifying that even top-tier experts could be hit if they are not careful. Therefore…”

"Do not sell!"

Zhang Xiaoshan immediately understood Zhuge Zhengwo's abilities and shook his head.

"Regarding gunpowder, the Zhang family has already supplied the border troops, especially in the Jiuguan area."

However, internally, the Zhang family would never engage in the gunpowder business, which is too deadly. After all, if these gunpowder fall into the hands of evildoers, the Zhang family would bear some responsibility for any innocent people harmed.

The same applies to the Incendiary 2.0 bombs; the Zhang family supplies them only to those outside the Nine Passes, so don't even dream about getting any.

Are you kidding me? Sell them off and then turn around and go after the Zhang family?

The Zhang family's gunpowder was not a threat, but the power of Burning Island was absolutely deadly.

Therefore, seeing Zhang Xiaoshan's unwavering refusal, Zhuge Zheng was not too surprised.

He gave it a try at first, without much hope.

Zhang Xiaoshan wasn't an idiot; he knew the power of these things—they were deadly weapons in his hands.

Furthermore, the gunpowder supplied by the Zhang family to the border troops was not for blasting shells, but rather gunpowder packets containing a large number of iron nails and fragments...

This thing is specifically designed to deal with the siege armies of alien races. Just light the fuse and throw it, and the densely populated areas below will suffer severe damage.

In particular, the indirect damage caused by rusted nails and fragments is more terrifying than killing people.

Serious injuries will at least result in disability, while minor injuries will lead to tetanus; neither offers a chance of survival.

As for incendiary bombs?

Phosphorus is the legendary will-o'-the-wisp. Collecting will-o'-the-wisp? That's simply unrealistic.

Moreover, there's only a tiny amount of phosphorus powder on the skeleton; once will-o'-the-wisp appears, it means the phosphorus has burned, leaving nothing behind.

Chapter 486 Mysterious Force - The End of the Heart-Slaying Seal Zhu Wuxi

"What is your purpose?"

Zhang Xiaoshan's gaze swept over the others. Zhuge Zhengwo and Jin Jiuling represented the Song Dynasty. What were their purposes?

In this incident involving the Liao Dynasty, the Zhang family's thunderbolts and incendiary bombs proved incredibly effective.

Otherwise, even if there were nine top-tier experts, let alone one or eight, they would only be able to fight like trapped beasts if they were caught in the midst of a large army.

It was precisely because of these unstoppable thunderbolts that they were given the space to maneuver freely.

"this···"

The group exchanged glances, and then the salt smuggler Feng Dao suddenly tore open the front of his shirt, revealing a strange bloodstain covering his heart.

Upon seeing the bloodstain, even Zhang Xiaoshan couldn't help but become serious.

Feng Dao has been tricked, and it wouldn't be so bad if it were just him alone, but now so many people have come together...

Even Zhang Xiaoshan couldn't help but frown.

This was something that could offend people, and Zhang Xiaoshan didn't want to provoke a powerful figure of unknown origin for no reason.

Just like the life-and-death talisman he controls with the twelve zodiac assassins, if the other party knew, they might very well use the same tactic against him, which would be a losing proposition.

After all, most of these people are top experts, and it's not worth it for him to do this.

"Please, young master, save my life!"

At this moment, eight people in total, including Yin Yewang of the Sky Eagle Sect, Li Zhenghao of the Giant Whale Gang, and Li Shanhe, a renowned figure in Jinling, stepped forward.

The only ones who remained calm and collected were Bi Gu, Hua Qi Gongzi, and Gongsun Da Niang.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan understood that Bi Gu and Hua Qi Gongzi were probably the introducers, the cunning strategists who came up with this terrible idea.

For Zhang Xiaoshan, wasn't it a bad idea to throw this hot potato at himself?

"Young master, this is the Heart-Slaying Seal, a poison given to us by a mysterious person."

On the night of the full moon, this Heart-Slaying Seal feels like ten thousand ants gnawing at my heart, a living hell. Only an antidote can cure it; I beg you, sir, to save my life.”

Hearing the salt smugglers' tearful complaints, Zhang Xiaoshan frowned.

This is similar to his Life and Death Talisman, but the difference is that the Life and Death Talisman leaves no trace, at most it will show some abnormalities over time.

"The Seal of the Mind?"

Zhang Xiaoshan noticed the name of the method, and it seemed vaguely familiar.

But how could it possibly be here?

Zhang Xiaoshan placed one hand on the shoulder of salt smuggler Feng Dao, observing the state of the Heart-Slaying Seal by following the Hand-Small Yin Heart Sutra.

Fifteen minutes later, a glint flashed in Zhang Xiaoshan's eyes.

At the same time, a finger struck Feng Dao's chest with lightning speed, causing Feng Dao to tremble as if struck by lightning.

Then, the bloodstains on his fingertips slowly spread out like a thick ink landscape painting.

puff!

Then Feng Dao spat out a mouthful of black blood, which Zhang Xiaoshan caught completely in a teacup with quick reflexes.

At the same time, he tossed it to Liu Sheng Piaoxu, who was standing to the side, saying:

"Divide it into three parts. Send one part to Ninth Sister to develop an antidote; send one part to Ghost Street so that Uncle Ghost can find someone to crack the code; and send one part back to the Six Doors for Lord Zhuge to study."

"Yes, son!"

Only after receiving the teacups did everyone come to their senses.

Immediately, a look of surprise appeared in his eyes. Zhang Xiaoshan was indeed able to detoxify, and not only Zhang Xiaoshan could detoxify, but dividing it into three parts meant three channels, and one of them would surely succeed.

As for why we don't research an antidote to suppress the toxicity?

If they didn't take the first antidote, they wouldn't even be able to stand here now. How can we produce a second antidote?

"This Heart-Sacrifice Seal has some tricks up its sleeve, but unfortunately it relies on external forces and isn't very difficult to master!"

Hiss...

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's arrogant words, Zhuge Zhengwo's lips twitched.

If they had been able to detoxify before, would they have come to Zhang Xiaoshan so mysteriously?

The poison of the Heart Seal is in the heart meridian, so even needling must be done with extreme caution.

If even the slightest mistake is made, the poison will seep into the heart, and the result will be sitting and waiting to be feasted.

However, considering that the Zhang family's power is merely the legacy left by the Ghost Doctor, these poisons are insignificant.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan's incredibly profound Pure Yang Finger technique can force out the deadly poison from the heart meridian with just one finger; it is not only profound but also extremely domineering.

However, it was good that Zhang Xiaoshan was able to detoxify them. The remaining few people were completely cured of the poison in less than a minute, and they bowed to Zhang Xiaoshan with excited expressions.

They knew that the poison of the Heart Seal was more terrifying than killing them.

At this moment, one gains freedom, as if fish could leap freely in a vast sea.

"This poison should have come from Japan. Has any Japanese force recently entered the Central Plains?"