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It's just to see if our opponents dare to challenge the Empire and the Baja.
For example, the Zhang family directly intervened and acquired mercury.
As for the uses of mercury, it's found in thermometers, glass mirrors, and as a preservative...
Therefore, even if the Zhang family directly takes action to compete, the Ba family will face enormous pressure.
As for cinnabar?
In ancient times, there were many elixirs that required cinnabar, such as the Five-Stone Powder. Once these were made, they could be directly exported to the West!
As long as the Zhang family avoids suspicion, it will be fine.
After all, this stuff is like flour in later generations; it's addictive.
Moreover, long-term use may seem to make one feel ethereal, but in reality, it leads to extreme emaciation. If it weren't for the high cost of this substance, it would have been widely available among the elite families long ago.
Therefore, this product can be exported overseas, but the Zhang family must avoid suspicion.
Moreover, it can also be exported to surrounding alien races, since it is a cold food powder that is extremely popular among the upper class in the Central Plains, and it has the effect of celebrity endorsement.
Chapter 624 The Black Swordsman Passes on His Skill to the Mysterious Stone Egg?
"Young Master, do we really intend to antagonize the Empire because of the Ba family?"
Su Chan saw Madam Ba Qing off and looked at the pensive young man, puzzled.
The risk of annexing the Ba family is much lower than offending the empire, and there's no need to make things so complicated by using the Ba family to find information about the 'Shu Wu Clan' afterwards.
"Offending the empire is a minor matter, not to mention that acquiring mercury has its uses."
As for why we helped the Ba family? Don't underestimate the Ba family. Their powerful influence, which is deeply rooted in Sichuan, is far more complex than it appears on the surface!
More interesting to me than the recapture of the Ba family is news of the Wu tribe in Sichuan.
"Su Chan was shortsighted."
Zhang Xiaoshan pulled Su Chan into his arms and chuckled softly:
"You're right to be honest about business."
It's just some inside information, and I've been guiding your cultivation these past few days.
"Strive to elevate my cultivation to the unparalleled realm before the next period of chaos arrives, so that I may possess the power to protect myself."
"Chaos? You mean, young master?"
Su Chan looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with her bright and intelligent eyes in disbelief.
As a lady from a prominent family, she lost her family and everything in the chaos of war, and was eventually forced to live in a brothel.
If the Zhang family hadn't saved her life, her becoming the top courtesan would have marked the beginning of a life-altering tragedy.
Unexpectedly, the chaos that just ended is about to reignite.
"The empire is only one man's empire."
With the death of the Dragon Emperor, neither Fusu nor the powerful families of Guanzhong could suppress the rebellious forces in the world.
In fact, bringing together the world's most powerful families was a mistake.
The powerful clans of the land pose a threat, but these native tribes have deep-rooted influence and absolute prestige in their localities; they can be subdued.
On the contrary, the Dragon Emperor's eagerness for quick success and his desire to seize all power gave the rebellious forces an opportunity.
"Are the reactionary forces you mentioned, young master, the wanted criminals of the empire?"
"You are only a part of what is visible. The empire is powerful, and they are all waiting for an opportunity."
This opportunity will come when the Dragon Emperor falls and the empire disintegrates.
Therefore, spending more time practicing in your spare time will allow you to turn danger into safety when you encounter it.
"I understand!"
Su Chan never imagined that this world was so dangerous, that even a seemingly powerful empire was on the verge of collapse.
Because she had always been in the most prosperous core of the empire, she was completely blind to the crises in other aspects of the empire. Even among the powerful families of the empire, how many would have foreseen this situation?
"Son!"
With her alluring eyes filled with spring-like passion, Su Chan felt her whole body burning hot as she thought of the cultivation Zhang Xiaoshan had mentioned.
Su Chan's aptitude was not the best, so she cultivated the Dao Heart Demon Seed Technique because Zhang Xiaoshan forcibly instilled a demon seed into her. Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan's goal for her was to become a peerless grandmaster within ten years.
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"Black Swordsman!"
Inside Xianyang City, at the headquarters of the Luo Wang organization—the Heavenly Prison.
Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the lowest level of the Heavenly Prison, at the expert who cultivated the Wedding Dress Divine Skill within the Luo Net, never expecting it to be this monster.
Considering the Black Swordsman's exceptional physical training and terrifying will, he probably already possesses ninety percent of the skill of the Wedding Dress Divine Art.
After all, the Black Swordsman's strength lies in his resilience and physique. Zhang Xiaoshan had no doubt that the opponent could master the Wedding Dress Divine Skill, and in the same amount of time, he would be at least 80% proficient.
Zhao Gao, standing beside Zhang Xiaoshan, also smiled smugly.
Compared to Meng Tian, the Black Swordsman is a more suitable practitioner for the Wedding Dress Divine Skill.
Not only is she born with superhuman strength and possesses the pinnacle of martial arts, but she has also cultivated the "Earth Farmer Never Dies" mental technique to a high level, which can greatly alleviate the pain caused by the torment of the wedding dress's true qi.
It can be said that the Black Swordsman's skill level has reached 90%, even more perfect than that of Xingyin.
"I've met the young master!"
Seeing the young man whom Zhao Gao was accompanying, the black swordsman's eyes lit up.
There are countless experts in the world, and even Grandmasters are becoming increasingly common, but only a handful truly stand at the pinnacle of the Nine Provinces.
Zhang Xiaoshan is undoubtedly one of the pinnacles!
He would only be qualified to challenge his opponent if he reached the Grandmaster level.
"It seems you have had quite a stroke of luck this time. Your Bridal Gown Divine Skill is at least 90% complete. After breaking through, you should be 50% confident of breaking through to the Grandmaster level!"
"Fifty percent?"
Upon hearing this, the black swordsman looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief.
Wasn't it said that after reaching 90% completion, the Wedding Dress Divine Skill would be perfected, allowing one to break through to the Grandmaster level? Even Zhao Gao looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with curiosity.
"What do you mean by that, young master?"
"Nine-tenths of the Wedding Dress Divine Skill has been rebuilt, and the destruction and reconstruction is the perfect state of the Wedding Dress Divine Skill!"
One can achieve perfect harmony of essence, energy, and spirit, cultivate a demon-subduing golden body, and possess true energy as fierce and domineering as heavenly thunder and earthly fire. However, the Grandmaster realm is not merely the pinnacle of energy and blood; one must also comprehend the power of heaven and earth.
However, even if he cannot break through to the Grandmaster level, with the power of the perfected Wedding Dress Divine Skill, his strength will not be much worse than that of a Grandmaster.
In addition, there's the replenishment after the renovation!
The method of initiation involves transferring one's own essence, energy, and spirit into another person's body, thus completing the process of giving birth to a bride.
At this point, the cultivator is in a state of absolute weakness, as if their life force has been exhausted.
Therefore, in addition to needing more than 15 taels of precious ginseng to restore vital energy, a large amount of blood and food is also needed to restore the body's blood and qi to reach peak condition.
"Back when Master Xingyin was transmitting his skills, Zhang was fortunate enough to catch a dragonfish. Nourished by the flesh and blood of this thousand-year-old beast, and with the Zhang family never lacking resources, Master Xingyin was able to break through his limitations and reach the Grandmaster realm!"
"I see!"
The black swordsman nodded. "The flesh and blood of the hidden dragon beast are nourishing?"
Even if he used this to nourish himself afterward, he could still break through to the Grandmaster realm, but did Zhao Gao have it?
No, even the most nourishing turtle soup is a luxury. At most, he wouldn't lack meat. If he weren't useful to Zhao Gao, he might have died after passing on his skills.
In fact, Zhang Xiaoshan's interpretation, whether intentional or unintentional, was his lifeline.
The fact that he could not fully advance to the Grandmaster level actually eliminated the biggest threat in Zhao Gao's mind.
Zhao Gao had heard about the post-coital tonics twice, and it was clear that recovery was of paramount importance after the incident. Therefore, Zhao Gao began to consider recruiting those black swordsmen.
"Okay, let's get started!"
Zhang Xiaoshan didn't want to say more. At this moment, the black swordsman also looked at Zhao Gao and the six sword slaves at the door and nodded.
The Black Swordsman was originally at the pinnacle of mastery. After his crushing defeat in Ghost Street, he trained diligently for several years and had vaguely touched the threshold of the peerless realm.
Afterwards, he agreed to Zhao Gao's request and practiced the Wedding Dress Divine Skill. In just five years, he directly reached the realm of a half-step Grandmaster!
The speed at which the Wedding Dress Divine Skill can be cultivated is widely acknowledged.
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Or rather, Juexin, Xingyin, and Duan Yanqing had already reached the pinnacle of their cultivation.
Tie Zhan, Jue Xiang, Jue Xin, and others—aren't they all exceptionally strong, having crossed the most difficult threshold, and possessing top-notch aptitude?
As for Yan Nantian?
He started from scratch and, in just over a decade, reached the pinnacle of cultivation.
He then used this sword to rule the world, never even considering dissipating his cultivation and starting over.
Instead, it was through his terrifying perseverance and chivalry that he earned the title of the greatest hero in Kyushu.
If he had started over from scratch back then, instead of being delayed for eighteen years and suffering physical torment to the point of paralysis and partial disability, his skill would have been many times greater.
Without hesitation, the black swordsman broke free of his restraints, placed his palms together, head to head, and channeled the powerful and domineering true energy of his wedding gown into Zhao Gao's crown chakra.
As for Zhang Xiaoshan, he looked at the Six Sword Slaves and said:
"Have someone bring me the brewed medicinal soup and my chips. The transfer of power won't take long."
"Yes, my lord!"
Zhen Gang dared not be presumptuous in front of Zhang Xiaoshan. As for the medicine and bargaining chips? Zhao Gao had already prepared them beforehand.
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When Zhen Gang finally brought the medicine and the treasure, Zhang Xiaoshan saw that the power transfer was nearing its end. The once burly and powerful black swordsman was now emaciated.
This domineering method of transferring power is truly terrifying.
"almost!"
Without hesitation, Zhang Xiaoshan made his move, the pure Yang Qi emanating from his sleeves directly interrupting the power transfer.
At the same time, a wisp of pure yang purple energy entered the black swordsman's heart meridian from his fingertip before he turned around and said:
"Once the Black Swordsman wakes up, just give him the medicine."
Afterwards, even if it's not a super-tonifying soup, at the very least, you should consume blood-nourishing foods, and in large quantities at that!
"We've got it."
Zhang Xiaoshan nodded, without offering any further instructions or advice.
Instead, they looked at the stone carving that served as payment. They had initially thought it was a stone tablet, but it turned out to be a stone egg.
It was about two feet tall, an irregular oval shape, covered with densely packed, mysterious characters that looked like celestial script. Some of the characters were even worn away. Zhang Xiaoshan looked on with curiosity.
Dinosaur eggs?
It shouldn't be; it's just a stone with ancient characters carved on it.
"Although I don't know what it is, this strange and ancient stone carving is worth the effort!"
With just a wisp of pure yang purple energy to prolong life, one directly obtains a stone carving that may be an ancient treasure.
The price of this action was something even Zhen Gang couldn't help but envy.
"Alright, now we just wait for them to wake up, and that's your internal business."
Tell Lord Zhao that our transaction is complete.
"Yes, sir, we will see you off!"
The Six Sword Slaves bowed and escorted Zhang Xiaoshan out of the Net.
They had clearly seen that the Black Swordsman was extending his life and Zhao Gao was absorbing the grafted true qi, so they probably wouldn't wake up for a while. Naturally, Zhang Xiaoshan didn't want to wait here idly.
Once Zhao Gao wakes up, if he knows how to behave, he should prepare another generous gift.