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

Four eminent monks have passed away, and Zen Master Liaokong has broken the cycle of silent meditation.

If Zhang Xiaoshan hadn't considered Cihang Jingzhai's Buddhist status, his first thought would probably have been to kill them to silence them.

Therefore, before the chaos of war arrives, Cihang Jingzhai should not confront the Demonic Sect head-on.

Instead, the key is to cultivate a new generation of disciples and strengthen Cihang Jingzhai.

Moreover, now that Fan Qinghui has been promoted to Grandmaster and has entered the critical stage of the Cihang Sword Manual, she can guide Shi Feixuan or her juniors and greatly improve their martial arts in a short period of time.

And the Zhang Family Chamber of Commerce?

Yu Huatian's arrival was not merely as a protector of Ghost Street; on the surface, he was also the chief steward of Yingbinlou, maintaining order and security for the Zhang Family Chamber of Commerce.

Moreover, his three trusted lieutenants, the three top leaders of the Western Depot, were not only exceptionally skilled but also experts in intelligence.

At least all of Zhang Xiaoshan's secret agents were handed over to Yu Huatian, making their intelligence system in the capital no less powerful than that of the former Western Depot.

Intelligence is the eyes!

Even though the Zhang family are business people, if they don't have a sharp eye, they will be taken advantage of sooner or later.

"Come out!"

The large ship slowly entered the Dragon River. With Zhang Xiaoshan's soft shout, a stunningly beautiful young woman with a captivating figure and slender, bare feet stepped out of the cabin.

Wanwan looked at the 'young man' in front of her, and even after gazing at him from a distance several times, her expression was still filled with amazement.

As a woman, I am absolutely obsessed with staying young forever.

However, when Zhang Xiaoshan was twenty years old, he destroyed the An family with absolute strength. According to his strength at that time, he was probably already at the peerless level.

And it's not just any ordinary peerless realm!

"Wanwan greets you, young master."

"Lingyue has already told me about your situation."

I'm asking you one last time: are you firm in your choice? Or do you want to back out now?

Looking at Wanwan's incomparably beautiful face and her charming and amorous nature, Zhang Xiaoshan didn't mind gaining another confidante.

However, he still needed to confirm this type of transaction.

Because of the emotions involved, he was extremely cautious.

However, once the demonic seed is planted, it brings a different kind of intense heat. The domineering nature of the demonic seed in one's Dao heart can completely alter the will of others.

"May I ask, young master, after Wanwan planted the demonic seed, is it possible that cultivating the Dao Heart Demon Seed Technique will not only be risk-free, but will also allow her to reach the Grandmaster level within ten years?"

"With your qualifications, three years will be enough."

As for the risks? Aside from the fact that life and death are beyond their control, the Perfect Demon Seed, being a Taoist primordial spirit, will not face the risk of backlash.

However, you must also understand that effort and reward are equivalent.

The more you gain, the more you also give or lose; you just can't see it.

"Is that so? Are you referring to the kind of feelings those people have in mind, young master?"

"Pretty much. As the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect, you should be aware of the evil nature of planting a demon in one's Dao Heart."

The connection between the medium and the furnace is like a magnet; the demonic seed will influence you, drawing you unconsciously closer to Zhang.

Zhang Xiaoshan's words made Wanwan chuckle softly.

The demonic path is ruthless!

As a demonic witch, she previously had some feelings for Xu Ziling.

But the two dragons were killed while saving people, and the murderer was the evil emperor of the demonic sect, with her master being an indirect murderer. Naturally, this affection disappeared.

Since their positions are different, there is naturally no good outcome.

Another reason, however, was that she saw no hope of revenge whatsoever.

Therefore, she did not believe that a demon seed could affect her state of mind and make her fall in love with a man who only evoked fear and awe, without any feelings whatsoever.

Moreover, she didn't feel that she was at a disadvantage by sacrificing herself to feed the demon.

She is a witch, not a saint.

She naturally has a deeper understanding of matters of love and romance than the average respectable woman.

In later generations, how can one get in for millions or tens of millions overnight? What kind of actor can't be found?

"Wanwan is looking forward to this day!"

With a light laugh, Wanwan slowly approached Zhang Xiaoshan, despite Liu Sheng Piaoxu's warning.

Her alluring and seductive demeanor, her every move filled with seductive provocation, showed no sign of being outdone.

She was a demonic enchantress, and it was especially important at times like this that she couldn't let herself appear 'delicate' and give others the opportunity to see through her.

"Alright, if there's nothing else, then you can cultivate properly in the cabin."

Along the way, I will plant a demonic seed within you and guide you in cultivating your Dao heart to plant the demonic seed. But you'd better behave yourself; I don't want the world to know about the Zhang family's connection with the demonic sect.

They didn't want anyone to know about the existence of the Perfect Demon Seed!

"Gentleman, with the Zhang family's strength, why are you worried about those rumors circulating in the martial arts world?"

Wanwan knew Zhang Xiaoshan's strength and was even more aware of the Zhang family's domineering nature.

Those are terrorists who dare to slaughter even the imperial family. It can be said that no force in Kyushu dares to provoke the Zhang family now.

Speak politely normally, and if you accidentally offend someone, it's fine.

But those who are truly scheming know that there are too many examples of entire families being wiped out in the martial world, and besides, Zhang Xiaoshan's relationship with the demonic path is close, and it didn't happen overnight.

Asking someone to help wipe out an entire family is to seek help from the demonic path; but if you want to do something good, you seek help from the righteous path!

"The Zhang family has connections in both the legitimate and underworld circles, but they operate behind the scenes."

If the righteous path knew that the Zhang family controlled most of the demonic path, then the Zhang family would be considered part of the demonic faction, not legitimate merchants.

Even though the Zhang family has no ambitions and it's all under Lingyue's control, they are still my people!

"Since you have seen through life and death, why can't you see through the difference between good and evil?"

"Who said that I, this young master, have understood life and death?"

I am also afraid of death. Precisely because I am afraid of death, I never dare to slack off in my martial arts training.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have the strength they have today.

puff!

Wanwan suddenly smiled, her smile as radiant and beautiful as a hundred flowers in bloom.

Unexpectedly, the reason Zhang Xiaoshan was so skilled in martial arts was because he practiced martial arts out of fear of death.

But upon closer examination, Wanwan was able to grasp the essence of it.

Just like the Demonic Sect, where strength reigns supreme and the strong prey on the weak.

Such is the nature of this world. If it weren't for the immense martial arts power hidden behind the Zhang family, they would probably have been devoured without a trace.

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan's reasons are absolutely valid.

Only by constantly becoming stronger can the Zhang family preserve this business and stand tall throughout the land.

Practicing martial arts out of fear of death is the same as those poor students who study to become officials; it's all the same principle.

"Moreover, the distinction between righteous and demonic paths is not something that can be understood or not."

You believe you've seen through the true nature of good and evil, but you may not truly understand either path. Is it merely a matter of right and wrong, good and evil? Or is it simply the transmission of orthodox and unorthodox teachings?

Only when you comprehend the Way of Heaven will you understand what the righteous path is and what the evil path is.

To follow the way of Heaven is righteous; to defy Heaven is evil. Therefore, evil cannot prevail over good!

Zhang Xiaoshan's request immediately caught Wanwan's eye.

Looking at Zhang Xiaoshan, who openly admits to being afraid of death yet has a far-reaching perspective, Wanwan really couldn't figure out which one was the real him.

"My lord!"

At this moment, Manager Feng walked over, but he didn't pay any attention to Wanwan. There was a nun there before.

"Sister Feng, everything is ready."

"Yes, the Red Mansion has already begun preparations to suspend operations."

With Manager Feng in charge of the Red Mansion, Zhang Xiaoshan has a career, so he won't be bored at home.

If Huang Rong hadn't been worried about the second son, she would have come out with him too!

It should be noted that Zhang Xiaoshan's round trip took nearly a year. Life is short, and such a trip was only possible because Zhang Xiaoshan had other commitments that delayed him.

"Then you go ahead, be careful on the road!"

"Okay, but you'll stay with me tonight!"

For a moment, her alluring charm couldn't compare to the fledgling Wanwan; she was far superior, they were simply not in the same league.

Zhang Xiaoshan naturally had no significance either; if it weren't for Princess Taiping's request, Zhang Xiaoshan wouldn't have gone on the ship.

As for Wanwan, she had already been severely injured by the couple's public displays of affection. (Li Dede)

Even though she had witnessed love between men and women in the Demonic Sect, she remained a saint.

···

Three days later, Manager Feng left with great reluctance.

The two female sword attendants accompanying them were extremely shy, since the soundproofing on the ship was naturally not as good as that of the villa, and the noise was extremely loud.

Even Wanwan was greatly affected, and her gaze towards Zhang Xiaoshan carried a hint of resentment.

Meanwhile, news of Zhang Xiaoshan's return spread to the Jianghuai and Jiangnan regions, having a significant impact.

If the Zhang family remains in the imperial capital, they will naturally be considered an imperial aristocratic family.

However, with the Zhang family's current arrangements, Zhang Yuan is stationed in the capital, and even the Hong Mansion has been shut down for reorganization. Even Manager Feng has returned to take charge of the overall situation, so naturally the Zhang family still focuses on Jiangnan.

The dragon returns to the sea; this is the King of the East Sea!

“Piaoxu, I’m going to plant a demon seed in Wanwan. Therefore, during this period, anyone who tries to enter the ship without permission will be killed without mercy.”

"Yes, son!"

The demonic seed was formed from the power of the primordial spirit, and it was forcibly poured into the sea of ​​consciousness.

Therefore, this is much more rigorous than the initiation of internal energy. Zhang Xiaoshan's pure yang primordial spirit is powerful and profound, so it naturally won't have much of an impact on him.

However, if the demoness Wanwan is affected by the slightest external influence during the process of cultivating the demon, she will suffer a mental shock and become an idiot at best; at worst, her blood and qi will explode, leaving no trace of her body.

Chapter 618 Yizhou Island, Yingzhou City

Ah!

With a long roar, the immense true power contained within shook the surrounding area for ten miles.

Even the experts within the fleet looked towards the main ship with envy.

However, Wanwan, who had only just begun to fuse with the demonic seed, had seen her true qi improve so rapidly in just half a month that she had reached a level that would normally take her at least ten years to achieve.

Peerless Grandmaster!

Grandmasters are detached from worldly affairs, while peerless masters represent the pinnacle of the martial arts world in the Nine Provinces.

Moreover, Wanwan knew that even though she had just entered the peerless realm, due to the power of the demonic seed, her strength was comparable to that of a typical peak peerless master.

At this moment, she finally understood why those experts who cultivated the Dao Heart Demon Seed were so powerful.

All because of the power of the perfect demon seed.

Moreover, due to the connection between the furnace and the demonic coal, her cultivation speed was several times faster than usual when she was near Zhang Xiaoshan.

If they are communicating, the demon seed's speed is ten times faster than before.

No wonder Zhang Xiaoshan mentioned another drawback before, which is that she now wants to stick to Zhang Xiaoshan every day.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan didn't want to get entangled with this little vixen. His previous plan was to send her away once Wanwan had initially fused with the demonic seed and reached the peerless realm.

Moreover, for Wanwan's safety, Zhang Xiaoshan also casually reinforced her Heavenly Demon Twin Blades.