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

Not to mention that they would be fine after just a little sun exposure, even if they were to die, they could be saved within three hours.

However, this experience made Zhang Xiaoshan realize his previous shortcomings.

Clearly, the Xuanbing (玄冰) is not a cold jade bed; its cold air can corrode the human body and requires protective measures.

Okay, next time...

"Never mind, let Master Mingchen or Piaoxu handle it."

Upon hearing this, Huang Rong also looked away with her beautiful eyes, her face showing displeasure, knowing that she had almost caused a great disaster this time.

An hour later, when Zhang Xiaoshan returned from cultivating the Morning Sun Purple Qi outside, the group of awakened maids were still somewhat frightened, having been tormented by Huang Rong.

Even Master Mingchen from the Buddhist hall came out.

“Master Mingchen, from now on they are under your guidance. Rong is too fierce.”

snort!

Huang Rong snorted coldly and did not refute.

After all, she was indeed a bit reckless this time, but it wasn't Zhang Xiaoshan's spur-of-the-moment decision; ultimately, it was still Zhang Xiaoshan's fault.

Then Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the group of female servants, shook his head and said:

"Don't think that just because you almost lost your life this time, you have anything to be afraid of."

The Zhang family gave you an opportunity; otherwise, if they had demoted you to the Yingbin Building, you would have lived mediocre lives, eventually becoming just a supervisor or manager.

We'll continue tonight. I'll leave a pure Yang finger strike within your bodies to alleviate the cold.

"Yes!"

Although the female servants were wary, they did not object.

They had witnessed Zhang Xiaoshan turn a pool of clear water into ice with a flick of his finger, and they understood that this was an opportunity to rise above others.

Sent down to the Yingbin Building, he was a servant for a time, and for life.

Here, becoming a top master is considered lowly, but in the eyes of others, it makes one a superior person.

"Furthermore, you cultivate true qi at night, and practice yoga and swordsmanship during the day."

Yoga can increase your body's flexibility, maintain your figure, and with persistence, it can also have a calming and focused effect.

Swordsmanship is... well, never mind, you should practice the basic swordsmanship first.

After some time, I will combine the sword techniques of a hundred schools and create a unique sword style suitable for you to practice.

When Zhang Xiaoshan mentioned swordsmanship, he suddenly realized that he didn't seem to possess top-tier swordsmanship skills.

Flying Immortal Sword Technique?

In reality, his swordsmanship was mediocre, at best considered superior, and it was not advisable to reveal it.

As for other martial arts, he didn't have many exquisite sword techniques. Even though the Nine Yin Manual did have descriptions of sword techniques, they were only theoretical.

"My lord, Rong'er will now collect the sword techniques from the study for you."

Upon hearing that Zhang Xiaoshan wanted to create his own sword technique, Huang Rong's eyes lit up, and she immediately took on the task of collecting the sword techniques.

Last time, Zhang Xiaoshan collected various sword techniques to create the Dragon-Slaying Saber Technique. Now he wants to create his own sword technique?

Huang Rong certainly wouldn't think it was weaker than the Dragon-Slaying Saber Technique.

Moreover, swordsmanship is more suitable for women to practice, and can be considered a unique skill for self-defense and survival.

Hu Ji cultivated the Heavenly Crippled Divine Skill, which everyone envied. It was just a pity that she didn't have a pair of incredibly long legs.

Moreover, the two Hu women's leg skills over the years have become incredibly advanced; they can master the Heavenly Crippled Divine Skill in just three years.

“Master Mingchen, Piaoxu, their cultivation is now in your hands.”

If I don't return at night, I'll cook them a bowl of nourishing soup to ward off the chill from their cultivation.

"Yes, son!"

Upon hearing this, the female servants dared not be negligent.

All things considered, their cultivation resources all came from the Zhang family, so Zhang Xiaoshan would naturally not harm them.

As for having ulterior motives?

They couldn't wait for Zhang Xiaoshan to make a move. The reason they chose to stay was precisely because they wanted to stay here and live a life of luxury.

But clearly, if they want to live a life of privilege, they must first become privileged themselves.

"Your Excellency Xuan Nu... never mind, the quality of my true qi is not high enough!"

"asshole!"

Xuan Nu Yao opened her mouth slightly, and a swear word made all the women smile.

Zhang Xiaoshan had clearly asked for a favor, but it ended up being a complete humiliation. Even Xuan Nu couldn't help but feel a flash of shame and anger in her beautiful eyes.

As for the quality of true qi being insufficient?

She understood what Zhang Xiaoshan was talking about. Although she could also condense a pool of clear water at her fingertips, she couldn't reach absolute zero.

This is the difference between the Grandmaster's Extreme Cold True Qi and Pure Yin True Qi.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan's Pure Yang Finger is mainly for healing, while his Pure Yin Finger is mainly for killing, with power comparable to the Heavenly Crippled Divine Skill and the Tathagata Palm.

"By the way, has Her Majesty the Queen undergone a fusion and rebirth?"

"There is no sign of rebirth; the spiritual power of the initiation is scattered within Princess Taiping's sea of ​​consciousness."

If I hadn't helped Princess Taiping regulate her internal energy yesterday, she would probably have been completely corrupted by this spiritual force and fallen into demonic possession within three years.

However, this can be considered as fulfilling Her Highness's wish.

"From now on, we will help Her Highness process this spiritual energy every ten days. Within three months, she should be able to fully digest this divine power, at which point her power will at least triple!"

Hiss...

Even Huang Rong and the others couldn't help but gasp upon hearing this.

They knew that Princess Taiping had advanced to the Grandmaster level, so they naturally understood the concept of her power increasing threefold, which was not simply a matter of power level.

Once you reach the Grandmaster level, no matter how much power you absorb, you can't achieve a dramatic increase in power.

Because a Grandmaster can achieve oneness with heaven and man, and his true qi flows endlessly.

Upon reaching the Grandmaster realm, one's own power transforms into a divine force, achieving a level of control over the power of heaven and earth.

three times?

He will likely immediately enter the great realm of 'shattering the void'.

"Isn't it possible that Princess Taiping's skill level surpasses even yours, sir?"

"It's not that easy, we're practicing together!"

The benefits I, your husband, have received far outweigh those received by Princess Taiping.

Pooh!

Upon hearing this, Huang Rong staggered and then spat at Zhang Xiaoshan.

However, she was already used to this, and was only a little jealous of Princess Taiping.

I never expected that visiting the tomb of the Queen Mother of the West would bring me such great benefits.

Initially, his Dao heart was lacking, causing his cultivation to stagnate. Now, not only is his Dao heart perfect and he has advanced to the Grandmaster level, but he also enjoys such great benefits.

"Alright, come with me to see Dad first!"

Huang Rong was Zhang Xiaoshan's legal wife, so naturally Zhang Xiaoshan had to visit Zhang Yuan first upon his return.

In terms of etiquette, Huang Rong is indispensable.

Even Manager Feng cannot replace Huang Rong's status; this is the right of the principal wife.

Although Zhang Xiaoshan didn't value these titles, living in the present meant following the rules of the present, unless those rules conflicted with his interests.

At least Zhang Xiaoshan likes this rule very much now, otherwise how could he have three wives and four concubines?

"I already saw Father yesterday, and he wants you to go see him yourself today!"

Huang Rong's jealousy, envy, and hatred instantly turned into a gloating smile, clearly indicating that nothing good was coming.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan didn't pay any attention to it, nodded and left the courtyard!

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"Your son greets his father!"

Inside the welcoming building, Zhang Yuan was playing and laughing with the little guy.

With this large playground, the small playground at home becomes incomparable; even in terms of refinement, the two are worlds apart.

But what children value most is excitement and playmates, so the little guy often runs here when he has nothing to do.

Unfortunately, Manager Feng has recently returned to the business to take care of the little guy.

snort!

With a cold shout, Zhang Yuan looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with a stern expression.

The main problem is that Zhang Xiaoshan is too irresponsible. He's always traveling and having fun, never returning home, and this time he's gone for another six months.

Moreover, he made such a big fuss upon his return, bringing with him thousands of daughters and concubines of convicted officials. I wonder how Zhang Xiaoshan managed to get them.

You should know that these are crimes, serving as government prostitutes. The Zhang family could only redeem one or two of them.

But with so many people involved, people who don't know the situation might think that the Ming Dynasty belongs to the Zhang family.

Moreover, the enormous disasters he caused along the way—going north to rescue people from the Liao Dynasty was one thing, but unexpectedly, Zhang Xiaoshan not only severely damaged the Liao Dynasty's 100,000 imperial guards, but also framed the Western Xia for it!

If it were anyone else, Zhang Yuan would definitely cheer loudly.

But his own son, well... he had already prepared brambles.

"I sent you to deliver a group of people, and instead you've caused so much trouble."

"My child knows I'm wrong!"

"Grandpa, Dad knows he was wrong."

Zhang Yuan looked at his grandson, who had a blank expression and was blinking his big eyes pleading for mercy, and he couldn't vent his anger.

This grandson is exceptionally intelligent and has a photographic memory; he is truly a dragon among men.

Compared to Zhang Xiaoshan's spoiled childhood self, he is infinitely more adorable now. He is treated with utmost care and consideration.

However, Zhang Yuan was affectionate, but Zhang Xiaoshan didn't indulge him.

After all, someone always has to play the bad cop.

"Humph!"

"Father, there's one more thing. The Empress Dowager of Western Xia once looked for me in Yangzhou!"

"The Western Xia Empress Dowager? Zen Master, you take Ping An over there to play. Shan'er and I have something to discuss."

"Yes, sir!"

Watching Zen Master Juexin leave with Zhang Sheng, Zhang Yuan 2.0's expression also turned serious, and he calmly said:

"Tell me, what's the matter?"

Since it involved the Western Xia, especially that mysterious imperial concubine, Zhang Yuan naturally knew that this matter was no small thing.

Otherwise, given Zhang Xiaoshan's personality and independent nature, it would be impossible for him to discuss things with him.

"The matter of entrusting the orphan to someone!"

"Entrusting an orphan?"

Then, Zhang Xiaoshan recounted the whole story, and concluded by saying:

"This is a perfect opportunity to officially recognize Sister Feng as a secondary wife!"

As for Princess Yinchuan of Western Xia, even if Western Xia hadn't fallen yet, or even if she were on her way there, and Western Xia had fallen, the Zhang family's reputation couldn't be ruined!

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's decision, Zhang Yuan nodded.

Manager Feng is responsible for continuing the Zhang family bloodline, and Zhang Yuan has long wanted to grant her the title, but Zhang Xiaoshan has consistently disagreed.