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

"Indeed, everyone knows that Loulan was destroyed over a thousand years ago, leaving only ruins of the ancient city."

In reality, the true Loulan did not completely perish. Instead, under the leadership of the Loulan High Priest, they secluded themselves in an extremely hidden desert oasis. Only the Dragon Ball could guide them to this place and open the passage to the oasis.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaoshan's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

Even though he had a vague idea of ​​what was going on, Zhang Xiaoshan was still somewhat surprised.

However, thinking of those legendary divine objects, this seemed insignificant, so he smiled faintly:

"Does Master Gongshu mean that the Empire and the Zhang family should join forces?"

"That is exactly what I meant. What the Empire wants is the treasure war puppet within Loulan."

"And the young master is likely also interested in Loulan, especially given its thousand-year history. If the young master joins us, this mission will undoubtedly be much easier."

"Alright!"

Zhang Xiaoshan nodded and did not refuse.

If he were to intervene, he could save lives, but this would prevent unnecessary losses.

Secondly, he was genuinely interested in this so-called Loulan. At his current level, there were very few things that could arouse his interest.

"With your help, young master, the empire's goal will surely be achieved this time."

Fusu also raised his glass in a toast, expressing his great delight at Zhang Xiaoshan's addition.

After all, Zhang Xiaoshan's strength is beyond doubt.

Moreover, the empire is a killing machine; if the empire were to take action, nothing would grow where it went.

But the Zhang family is different; they value profit, not killing.

Loulan could undoubtedly bring huge benefits to Zhang Xiaoshan 637.

"You're too kind, young master!"

At this time, Fusu and others also gave Zhang Xiaoshan a detailed account of the intelligence.

The mirage dragon can also be simply called a mirage!

Mirages serve as a warning, transforming into countless monsters.

The Loulan ancient tribe had remained secluded for a thousand years, and this time it was a traitor who stole their treasure—the Mirage Dragon Pearl—allowing the empire's all-pervasive intelligence system to obtain a clue.

"So, the Empire hasn't obtained the Mirage Dragon Pearl yet?"

"Don't worry, young master. According to the Empire's intelligence, it will be ready soon."

"Ok!"

Zhang Xiaoshan nodded, naturally knowing that obtaining the Dragon Balls was inevitable given the plot's development.

"In that case, I will first ensure Jun'er's safety."

Seven days later, we will meet again in the ancient city of Loulan to explore the ancient Loulan people together.

"Please, sir, make yourself at home!"

Everyone looked at the girl. Even though they knew that she had the strength to rival a peerless grandmaster at the age of ten, she was still just a ten-year-old child.

Zhang Xiaoshan left the main camp, but left his carriage there before heading to Kunlun Mountain with Liu Sheng Piaoxu, Zhang Sheng, and his youngest daughter.

Zhang Xiaoshan arrived at the perfect time; three days later was the day for ancestor worship.

Leaving Zhang Zhong behind was also to mislead the crowd.

After all, even though there was one less direct descendant for the ancestral worship ceremony, Zhang Yuan from the previous generation also didn't attend.

This time, Zhang Xiaoshan's main purpose was to build the Tiger God Shrine, not to hold a real grand ceremony.

Previously, Zhang Xiaoshan would only bring some things to pay his respects when he thought of it; at other times, he would simply offer sacrifices to the spirit tablet.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan did not hide the direction he left from others.

By making such a big show of it, no one would suspect that Zhang Xiaoshan had ulterior motives.

Moreover, Kunlun is so vast that it would be impossible to find the girl's location based on a general direction. They didn't think Zhang Xiaoshan would expose her in the open.

That would only anger the Zhang family, and no one could withstand their wrath.

Chapter 722 The Terrifying Poison Dragon and the Second Dragon Saliva Fruit

Arrived!

Upon arriving at the bottom of the Kunlun Abyss, Zhang Sheng and the young maid Zhang Shujun were filled with curiosity, as if they had entered the Grand View Garden.

What a paradise on earth!

Clouded antelopes, iron-eating beasts, golden snub-nosed monkeys... those rare and precious animals can be seen here within a hundred feet.

"Father, where is this..."

"When you were about to be born, in order to bless your descendants with peace, your great-grandfather's remains were deliberately moved here."

Kunlun Mountain is the ancestor of all mountains, the land of dragon veins. Furthermore, to suppress the hidden dragon vein here, my father placed a ten-thousand-year-old dragon-subduing divine tree here, to bless the Zhang family with many descendants.

Upon hearing this, the two were also impressed by Zhang Xiaoshan's strategy.

I never imagined that someone with only one child could orchestrate such a grand scheme.

"There are two great spirit beasts protecting us here:"

One was a golden eagle in the sky, a rare species. My father spared its life because of its extraordinary nature.

Now, its wingspan exceeds seven zhang, twice the size it was when I first discovered it, easily capable of carrying seven or eight people. However, it is untamed and wild; it was only because I spared its life that it became the guardian spirit beast of this valley.

Secondly, it was the poisonous dragon that his father and Ping Mountain subdued.

Sheng'er should have heard the legend of the Poison Dragon. Before Jun'er was even born, this Poison Dragon was placed here by his father to guard the mausoleum's underground palace.

Upon hearing this, both of them had bright eyes that sparkled.

A colossal divine eagle with a wingspan exceeding seven zhang? And the legendary poisonous dragon?

I never imagined that Zhang Xiaoshan had so many secrets here.

Moreover, the Zhang family mausoleum, guarded by these two divine beasts, and even the ten-thousand-year-old Dragon-Subduing Divine Tree that suppresses the dragon vein, are all incredibly impressive.

"Alright, the underground palace and mausoleum of your great-grandfather are just a thousand feet ahead. Put aside any other thoughts!"

"Yes, Dad!"

Zhang Sheng naturally had no particular thoughts, but the little girl's random thoughts immediately subsided.

Following Zhang Xiaoshan to the entrance of the underground palace, Huang Rong, Dongfang Bai, and Zhao Min were already waiting for Zhang Xiaoshan's arrival.

Moreover, beside them was a lifelike and vivid white tiger statue.

This is the White Tiger statue that was moved from Peach Blossom Island in the East China Sea.

For the sake of secrecy and safety, three grandmaster-level experts were deployed.

Because it is a clay sculpture, most of the clay inside is old clay mixed with castor fiber.

The white tiger statue, which appears to be three zhang long and two zhang tall, actually weighs less than ten thousand jin (5,000 kg) and did not require much effort to create.

Huang Rong, Dongfang Bai, and Zhao Min were all Zhang's most trusted confidantes.

Huang Rong is the legal wife; Dongfang Bai also knew about this place long ago and had come here for the first time to perform a sacrifice; Zhao Min is controlled by Zhang Xiaoshan's demonic seed and could not possibly betray Zhang Xiaoshan.

"Greetings to all the concubines!"

Zhang Sheng and the little girl also knew Dongfang Bai and Zhao Min's identities, and bowed respectfully.

Moreover, these concubines were all gathered together, including the three giants of the Sun Moon Sect, the two palace masters of the Flower Palace, and Princess Taiping, the demoness Wanwan, from the Third Ghost Street, all of whom were grandmaster-level experts.

"Get up, time flies and we all grow old."

Dongfang Bai looked at Zhang Sheng and the little girl. Back then, when she had just broken through to the Grandmaster level, Zhang Sheng was still in Manager Feng's belly.

Now the child has grown into an adult, and in another month or two it will be his coming-of-age ceremony.

Zhang Xiaoshan turned eighteen and reached adulthood, and naturally Zhang Sheng was no exception.

"My aunt isn't old at all!"

The young girl looked at the three concubines, all of whom appeared to be in their early twenties, and immediately began to speak ingratiating words.

However, this is a rebuttal from the bottom of my heart!

With the Taoist art of preserving youth, coupled with the boost from the Grandmaster realm, the three women could easily look eighteen or nineteen if they took care of themselves a little.

However, as married women, they naturally exude a certain charm, displaying the demeanor of a woman in her mid-twenties.

Roar!

Woo woo woo...

While the three women were teasing the little girl, the tiger cub looked at the huge white tiger statue, especially the familiar aura emanating from it, and suddenly let out mournful cries.

"Girl, after the White Tiger gets old, it will be banished here to serve as a guardian spirit beast!"

The purpose of building the Tiger God Shrine was to suppress the Zhang family's fortune.

If a White Tiger were to suppress this place in the future, from a feng shui perspective, this would be of great benefit to the Zhang family.

"Understood, Father!"

The little girl was also intelligent from a young age. Looking at the little tiger cub, she knew that this was the best place for the white tiger to retire.

"Alright, you all step back!"

The reason why Huang Rong and Dongfang Bai did not open the underground palace after their arrival was because there was great danger inside.

Poison Dragon!

They were well aware of how terrifying the Poison Dragon was when Zhang Xiaoshan released it here.

Only Zhang Xiaoshan can subdue the Poison Dragon, and only the Dragon-Slaying Saber can intimidate it.

Huang Rong led Zhang Sheng and the little maid to retreat a hundred feet away, looking warily at the entrance to the underground palace, as if something terrifying was about to be born.

"Auntie, is there a poisonous dragon inside the underground palace?"

“Indeed, apart from your father, he is an absolutely terrifying existence.”

As soon as Huang Rong finished speaking, Zhang Xiaoshan opened the giant stone that was sealing the underground palace.

A stench wafted over, and Zhang Xiaoshan was enveloped in a primordial aura, while a dragon pearl was casually shot into it.

The Water Dragon Pearl is used to cleanse the poisonous dragon's body of its venom.

Amidst Zhang Sheng and the little girl's terror, they saw a colossal creature, a giant snake whose mouth could possibly swallow an elephant, slowly emerge from the underground palace.

As the nearly twenty-foot-long venomous dragon slowly crawled out of the underground palace, everyone was dumbfounded.

Even Dongfang Bai and Zhao Min are no exception!

Even though the legends say the Poison Dragon is ten zhang in size, its enormous size now leaves them utterly shocked.

It would probably take a thousand years or more.

Moreover, what did the poisonous dragon eat to grow up in the sealed underground palace?

With an aura as terrifying as a savage beast and a ferocious size that seemed insurmountable, the Poison Dragon appeared like a pet to Zhang Xiaoshan, bowing its head and allowing Zhang Xiaoshan to stand atop its head.

"This is the Poison Dragon? It's probably a thousand-year-old monster!"

"Back then, when your father brought this monster back to Ghost Street, it was only about five zhang tall."

Later, your father fed it a large amount of seafood, placed it in the Chaotic Demon Pool, added some highly poisonous substances, and a bottle of the essence of the Ten-Thousand-Year Dragon Blood Vine, causing it to undergo a huge mutation.

However, no one knows what this monster ate over the years, but it has doubled in size again.

It seems there are quite a few rare and precious treasures underground!

Upon hearing Huang Rong's explanation, Zhang Sheng and the little maid both looked at the Poison Dragon with expressions of amazement.

Unexpectedly, this was raised by his father, and the venomous dragon's submissive and docile appearance clearly lacked the 'cold-blooded ruthlessness' of other venomous snakes.

At least this poisonous dragon can remember Zhang Xiaoshan's aura.

"Don't block the ventilation opening. I'll have Gui Yi clear the toxic gas inside before we go in."

"Got it, Dad!"