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It was like a lifeline for alleviating the living needs of the families of fallen soldiers.
Amidst the gratitude of the imperial soldiers, Zhang Sheng, accompanied by his guards, entered the ruins of the Mo Family's mechanical city.
They were merely the vanguard, scouting the extent of the damage to the Mo family's mechanical city.
How to construct it and how to expand it? These are all decisions that Zhang Xiaoshan and the ten master mechanics experts need to make.
They were all on their way, and Zhang Sheng's task was to clean up the scene and detect any possible hidden mechanisms.
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"The eldest son of the Zhang family, spanning three generations!"
As Zhang Yuan's figure disappeared into the mountains, not far away, Liu Sha, Yin Yang School, Xiaoyaozi, and others all wore inscrutable expressions.
Because those entering this time were three generations of the Zhang family.
Moreover, this young master is extremely famous, and with his age advantage, he has no competitors in the Zhang family at this time.
Therefore, this 'young' young master's way of handling things will determine the Zhang family's future attitude and even the future direction of Kyushu.
After all, the Zhang family is just too big!
"Can't see through!"
The moon goddess, through astrology, saw only utter confusion.
Even if he's a stand-in, Zhang Sheng's cultivation over the years has definitely reached the level of a noble prince, coupled with his half-step Grandmaster realm, how could the Moon Goddess possibly see through him?
Moreover, Zhang Sheng was accompanied by divine weapons such as the Illusion Moon Harp and the Purple Gold Blade for cover.
These are not just peerless divine weapons, but also have ten thousand merits to suppress the so-called fortune.
"Gongshu Chou greets the young master!"
At the entrance to the Mo Family's mechanical city, Gongshu Chou had been waiting for quite some time.
Compared to the retreat of the Quicksand Assassins, the Gongshu family, who were cooperating sincerely with the Zhang family, were also very clear about the Zhang family's purpose.
The Gongshu family is the most influential force in the Zhang family's reconstruction project on the ruins.
Moreover, Gongshu Chou's expertise was such that he could put forward absolute viewpoints.
"This humble one greets Master Gongshu!"
Zhang Sheng bowed respectfully to Gongshu Chou as a junior.
Gongshu Chou was a master of mechanical arts and the best explainer, not to mention that the blueprints for the Mo family's mechanical city were also in his hands.
Regardless of Zhang Xiaoshan's previous instructions or his attitude towards life, it was impossible to treat him with contempt.
"Young master, you flatter me so much."
"You're too kind, Master. My father instructed me before I left that I must treat you with the respect due to a junior and not to misunderstand the seniority!"
"Haha, Young Master Zhang thinks too highly of this old man."
With humility, the group entered the dilapidated mechanical city.
The main caves are still there, and apart from some fallen rocks, they are in excellent condition.
All the traps along the way were solved by Gongshu Chou, which was also Zhang Xiaoshan's previous instruction.
The Zhang family has no need for the Mohist mechanisms.
After all, who knows whether the enemy or oneself will die in the end?
Only mechanisms controlled by the Zhang family can achieve the greatest effect in eliminating the enemy.
In addition, since the Zhang family is rebuilding, it is natural for them to clean up the mechanisms left by the Mo family, especially those secret passages or hidden passages.
At that time, Zhang Xiaoshan will not only block it, but also bury a few landmines inside, or use it as a biogas digester.
"What do you think, young master? Does it meet your requirements?"
"Master, rest assured, my father desired a secluded and spacious environment. The cave here is several times larger than he anticipated, demonstrating that the Mo family has not been idle for the past thousand years..."
Moreover, the various areas are extremely complete, including suspended walkways, volcanic lava fields, turbulent waterways, and more…
"Is it?"
Gongshu Chou nodded in agreement; he was glad the Zhang family was satisfied.
In this way, the Zhang family's base in the west can be confirmed, and once the Zhang family's layout is complete, it will definitely affect the interests of most people, even the Gongshu family.
Gongshu Chou was not an individual, but belonged to the Gongshu family.
Therefore, the profits earned from the steel at the Zhang family's base, which were essentially luxury goods, were extremely coveted by the Gongshu family.
But how to get in touch with the Zhang family?
In recent years, the Gongshu family has participated in Yizhou Island, but they have only been involved in the business.
If this western base is completed, it will not only be soup, but it may even be meat.
"By the way, the Mo family's base is behind us. There are many good things inside, all from the collections of the Mo family throughout the ages. I believe you will like them, young master."
"profound?"
Zhang Sheng looked curiously into the abyss behind him, his eyes filled with wonder.
Fang wanted to step forward, but Gongshu Chou stopped him, shaking his head and saying:
"Young master, do not underestimate the mechanisms within the Mo family's forbidden area. These mechanisms are not shown on the blueprints at all."
Apart from a shortcut reserved for the leader of the Mohist school, all the mechanisms inside are closely related to the Mohist school. It serves as a test for the future leader of the Mohist school, because outsiders who enter without careful attention could perish on the spot.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Sheng looked at the abyss in surprise.
Unexpectedly, this abyss was the place where the leader of the Mohist school was put to the test.
"By the way, when I went in from the side, I saw two teenagers and a young man who had passed the test at the final location. They were all wanted criminals of the Empire!"
The boy was the wanted criminal Gai Nie had taken away; while the young man was a traitor to the empire—a top expert of the newly risen generation of the Xiang family, who, it was said, at the tender age of thirteen, picked up the bronze statue in front of the imperial palace and smashed open the palace gates.
"them?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Sheng's expression hardened.
The boy seemed to be connected to some destiny, which is why the empire wanted him dead; 2.0
Needless to say, the young man already possessed immense strength more than a decade ago, and his current martial arts cultivation is evident. His strength should be no less than his, making him a true prodigy.
You should know that he was a master who received the "Wedding Dress Divine Skill" at a young age!
"This has nothing to do with the Zhang family, unless they're courting death."
Zhang Sheng quickly dismissed the idea, after all, no matter how strong their potential and strength were, they were still ants in front of the Zhang family.
Besides, they're being hunted down like dogs by the empire right now. Anyone with a brain wouldn't provoke the Zhang family; they'd rather die than risk it!
"Master wouldn't bring this up without reason, is there something you need?"
"Haha, the old man's thoughts can't be hidden from the young master."
The young man wanted by the empire possesses a weapon called "Non-Aggression" from the Mohist school, which is the Mohist school's supreme weapon.
Of course, it's nothing compared to the Zhang family's divine weapon, but it represents the pinnacle of Mohist mechanical arts. No matter how ingenious Mohist mechanisms are, they all adhere to the same fundamental principles!
"Does Master Gongshu mean he wants this divine weapon?"
Zhang Sheng understood Gongshu Chou's meaning, but since it concerned the Mo family's inherited divine weapon, even Zhang Sheng couldn't make the decision.
Therefore, the only option is to delay and let Zhang Xiaoshan handle it.
Chapter 681 Cuckoo in the Nest?
"Zhang family!"
Three hundred miles away from the Mo Family's Mechanized City, the Mo Family members who had escaped from the city were immediately excited upon learning that the Zhang family had moved into the city.
They had anticipated the Zhang family's actions.
But they were still shocked and angered by the Zhang family's actions.
After all, the Zhang family took over the core area of the Mo family's thousand-year-old heritage.
Moreover, in their minds, the Zhang family's seamless coordination this time must be due to one of the masterminds behind the scenes; otherwise, how could they be so certain that the Mo family's mechanical city would be destroyed?
In particular, the Zhang family even offered 100,000 taels of gold as compensation to the Imperial Armorers; wasn't this blatantly telling them—
This is a hired murder!
Enraged, the Mo family members nearly went berserk, wanting to launch a counterattack and seize their position.
You must understand that this hatred is absolutely the most devastating calamity that the Mo family has suffered in its thousand-year history.
Not only did the leader perish, but of the thousands of Mohist disciples in the Mechanized City, less than a hundred escaped, a survival rate of less than one in ten, almost one percent.
You must know that the disciples of the Mo family are no ordinary people. There are at least a hundred first-rate experts and more than a dozen top-notch masters in the city.
If it weren't for Chi Lian's potent poison, they wouldn't be in such a sorry state.
Even if the Mechanized City is breached, their strength is enough to easily annihilate the Empire's 30,000 armored soldiers and deal with the Quicksand Assassin Group.
"Gentlemen, listen to my advice!"
Seeing the agitated state of the Mohist disciples, the young scholar knew that if he didn't calm them down, they might actually do something drastic.
Hatred has blinded most people.
Even the Mohist school at its peak would be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, or an egg striking a rock, when facing the Zhang family.
Moreover, the Mo family is already severely weakened, and if the Zhang family makes a move, it will only worsen their situation.
Moreover, the Zhang family is innocent, and there's a possibility they're targeting the wrong people for revenge.
"Please speak, Third Master!"
Everyone naturally treated Zhang Liang with respect due to his status.
After all, those who could be associated with the Mohist leader and the Daoist Xiaoyaozi were no ordinary people.
"The Zhang family took over the ruins of the Mechanized City, which was no longer of much use to the Mo family, so there was not much enmity between them."
On the contrary, on our way back, the Grand Master and I encountered someone from the Zhang family, who gave us guidance and helped us understand the cause and effect of the Empire's major military campaign.
And in the end, Young Master Zhang even gave us a piece of advice—
Beware of the Yin-Yang Masters!
At the time, we only thought it was to be wary of the Yin-Yang School's sinister schemes behind the scenes. It wasn't until the Grand Master was afflicted with the Six Souls Curse that Liang realized that Young Master Zhang meant for us to be careful of the Yin-Yang School's assassination attempts!
It's a pity that the Grand Master had already fallen victim to the Yin-Yang School's underhanded tactics!
what?
Upon hearing Zhang Liang's explanation, everyone's expression changed immediately.
Xiaoyaozi nodded in agreement, saying regretfully:
"Mr. Zhang is right. That person did warn us to 'beware of the Yin-Yang School,' but unfortunately, we still fell into their trap in the end."
Upon hearing this, everyone looked puzzled, never expecting the matter to take such a complicated turn.
"Moreover, the Zhang family only took over the ruins of the Mo family's mechanical city; it was not targeting the Mo family."
"If the Mohists act rashly and directly confront the Zhang family, then the combined forces of the Empire and the Zhang family will create an inescapable trap, and the Mohists will truly face annihilation!"
Gao Jianli and the others fell silent.
They knew that what Xiaoyaozi and Zhang Liang said was true; they had no direct hatred with the Zhang family, and in fact, they had previously had a 'pleasant working relationship'.
If they were to truly confront the Zhang family, facing a double attack from both the empire and the Zhang family, the Mo family would be truly doomed.
"Are we just going to abandon the Mechanical City like this?"
The Mechanical City is the base that the Mohists built over a thousand years, and it is also the core of the Mohists.
Putting aside everything else, the Mo family's assessment site alone contains treasures collected by the Mo family throughout the ages, as obtained by the three challengers: the Mo family's non-aggression, the Illusionary Sound Treasure Box, and the Overlord's City-Breaking Halberd.
Moreover, the Mohist school is hidden within.
The Zhang family's methods are so ruthless that they probably won't even leave them a drop of soup.
"The Zhang family's goal is to establish a core base within the empire."