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

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Both Duan Zhengming and Duan Zhengchun felt guilty about what had happened during the day.

The meeting was originally arranged at Tian Si Long because Master Kurong wanted to meet Zhang Xiaoshan, a prodigy from the Central Plains. However, it ended up being a joint interrogation by the martial arts community of Dali.

Even inside the main hall, a group of Buddhist masters seemed to be using their power to bully a young man.

Once this gets out, what will become of the reputation of the Dali Duan family?

Ultimately, this was a mistake on the part of the Dali Duan family, who brought together martial arts practitioners and many Buddhist masters.

Even though Zhang Xiaoshan is not afraid of these things at all.

But in the end, under pressure from the powerful figures, Zhang Xiaoshan was forced to reveal many secrets he shouldn't have.

The truth behind the Murong family's escape, the awkward situation of the Pure Yang Finger, the secret of the Copper Armor Warrior... these secrets come one after another.

It appears that the Zhang family is in a weaker position.

But Duan Zhengming and Duan Zhengchun knew that it was Zhang Xiaoshan giving them face.

Otherwise, setting aside the domineering power of Zhang Xiaoshan's Pure Yang Finger, the mere presence of Liu Sheng Piaoxu's swordsmanship and Huang Rong's Azure Sea Tide Melody would have been enough to suppress their momentum.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to feel guilty. I have only said what I can say."

From the moment they started their operation in the Twelve Caves of Miao Territory, the Zhang family never intended to conceal the secrets involved. A secret that too many people know is no longer a secret.

It's good that these things have spread, so that others won't have any wild thoughts.

Besides, rather than letting the Twelve Caves of Miao Jiang figure out the secret of the bronze-armored warriors, it's better for Zhang to expose it directly.

In any case, the bronze-armored warriors in Zhang's possession have already undergone a complete transformation. On the contrary, once the twelve Miao tribes develop the first bronze-armored warriors, others won't be caught off guard, and the blame will ultimately fall on the Zhang family.

"Young Master is righteous!"

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's words, Duan Zhengming and Duan Zhengchun were surprised that Zhang Xiaoshan had considered so much.

However, the responsibility of the Dali Duan family in this matter is inescapable.

Regardless of the consequences, the Dali Duan family was wrong.

"There's always a way out, and besides, these things are nothing to the Zhang family."

That said, Zhang also reaped considerable rewards along the way. The Twelve Miao Caves, Chiyou Village, the Treasure Land of Ping Mountain…

These were originally just records, but they were truly eye-opening.

Moreover, Zhang did reach a deal with the Miao village this time, so he didn't come away empty-handed. Emperor Duan need not blame himself.

A few words of comfort only made Duan Zhengming and the others feel even more guilty.

As a result, they held Zhang Xiaoshan in even higher regard.

After several rounds of drinks, Zhang Xiaoshan and Duan Zhengming and others got along very well and finally parted ways with reluctance.

As for the terms of the mine transfer, Zhang Xiaoshan did not mention them, and Duan Zhengming and Zhang Xiaoshan did not agree on any specific terms.

They're all sly foxes; they may feel guilty, but they won't give up much of their profits in this matter.

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"Amitabha Buddha, this humble monk Kumārajīva greets you, young master!"

Inside the state guesthouse.

As the Tibetan national preceptor, Kumārajīva received similar treatment to Zhang Xiaoshan, residing in a scenic Zen temple where one could see the golden sunrise over the mountains.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan's residence is a villa, and the choice of a villa varies from person to person.

As for Zhang Xiaoshan's purpose in coming to find Kumārajīva, it was to learn the Seventy-Two Arts of Shaolin.

The Murong family only possessed fragments of the scroll, because Murong Fu's skill was limited, and what remained were not profound martial arts techniques, such as the Vajra Palm or the Prajna Palm.

Furthermore, it was highly unlikely that Juexin and Juezhi would impart all of Shaolin's unique skills.

Therefore, the moment Zhang Xiaoshan met Kumārajīva, he made up his mind to obtain Shaolin's secret techniques from him.

In this way, Zhang Xiaoshan is not subject to any constraints.

After all, what others give is a favor, while what you exchange with others is a benefit.

Zhang Xiaoshan, wanting so many Shaolin skills, naturally couldn't actually practice them; he could only simulate them.

As for who it's for?

Naturally, it's the Rakshasa Queen's wife, who can directly enhance her strength.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be an easy task to keep order at Yangzhou Ghost Street.

"I have come to visit you, Master, and also to save you."

"Oh, may I ask what kind of rescue you are referring to, young master?"

Upon hearing this, even though he didn't think there was anything wrong with himself, Kumārajīva looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with curiosity.

Zhang Xiaoshan's unpredictability and unconventional behavior may not be an exaggeration.

"Master, do you know what caused the internal injuries that I treated when I treated Senior Murong Bo?"

"Why?"

"Senior Murong Bo forcibly practiced Shaolin's unique skills, which led to serious health problems."

Master, you might not believe me if I say that. Let me give you another example. Do you know Master Xuancheng?

"Xuan Cheng?"

Kumārajīva had been active in Tibet and knew nothing about what was happening in the Central Plains, so he looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with even more curiosity.

Since he is a high-ranking monk of the Xuan generation, he must be extraordinary.

Did he know that the abbot of Shaolin Temple in the Central Plains was Xuanci?

"Master Xuancheng was hailed by the previous generation of eminent monks as the greatest Shaolin monk in two hundred years, and his martial arts skills ranked first among the Xuan generation."

But suddenly, overnight, he suffered a qi deviation, and his martial arts skills vanished.

"Could it be a Shaolin martial art?"

Kumārajīva's heart stirred, and he vaguely understood Zhang Xiaoshan's purpose.

He wasn't stupid; he naturally knew that Zhang Xiaoshan wouldn't say these things without a reason.

However, after arriving in Dali, he was not as arrogant as he would be a few years later, and never displayed any Shaolin skills.

But not a single word of Zhang Xiaoshan's statement deviated from Shaolin's unique skills.

"That's right, he forcibly practiced Shaolin's ultimate skills, which led to him going astray and having to dissipate his power."

It wasn't that Zhang was threatening the master. With the master's abilities, he could easily find out the truth through a simple investigation. Moreover, given the Zhang family's reputation, Zhang had no reason to deceive the national advisor.

The master currently shows no signs of demonic possession, but it is already brewing. Once the signs erupt, it will be too late.

"Amitabha, this humble monk does not understand what you are talking about?"

They'll play dumb; they'll never admit it!

But since Zhang Xiaoshan had come, how could he be without confidence? Therefore, he chuckled and said:

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"Master, have you felt a slight numbness in your Taiyi and Zhongting acupoints during your recent practice?"

Of course, that's not a big problem. It's just that the methods of activating the Prajna Palm and the Flower-Picking Finger are somewhat incompatible, but this will disappear in a year or two.

Damn it...

Kumārajīva was greatly shocked. As for Zhang Xiaoshan's statement that it was "not a big problem," he did not believe a word of it.

Moreover, it will disappear in a year or two, and he suspects that Zhang Xiaoshan is going backwards.

"Please enlighten me, young master!"

With his life in their hands, even Kumārajīva had no choice but to bow his head.

"Actually, Master, there's really no need to worry. Your Buddhist teachings are profound; it's not a problem for you to have a breakthrough in one or two decades."

Moreover, even if Zhang has cured the master now, the master will still encounter problems with cultivation if he forces himself to continue practicing.

To avoid problems, unless...

"Unless what?"

Zhang Xiaoshan smiled mysteriously at Kumārajīva, then struck the artificial mountain with a palm strike from mid-air.

Prajna Palm - Empty to the End!

Five zhang away, a palm print, one foot square and three inches deep, suddenly appeared on the rocky artificial hill.

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Fingers!

A leaf fell and danced in the air, then shot straight through the artificial rock.

The power of these two unique skills even made Kumārajīva change color in surprise, never expecting that Zhang Xiaoshan would also know the Shaolong unique skill.

"What does the master think?"

"Young master's Shaolin skills have reached the pinnacle, and this humble monk is ashamed to admit that I am inferior!"

"The master is wrong!"

Zhang Xiaoshan suddenly shook his head, and with a light laugh, he said to Kumārajīva's puzzled expression:

"What the boy just used was not a Shaolin ultimate technique, but a move simulated by the Taoist Wuxiang Divine Skill."

As long as one doesn't forcibly practice Shaolin's secret techniques, there's naturally no risk of going into qi deviation.

Zhang Xiaoshan's smile was like a demon, slowly luring Kumārajīva into the abyss.

If Kumārajīva forcibly practices Shaolin's ultimate skills, he will only show signs of going into qi deviation after ten years; if he uses the Lesser Formless Skill to simulate Shaolin's ultimate skills, problems will inevitably arise within three years.

Zhang Xiaoshan was not acting out of kindness.

“Amitabha, what you say, young benefactor, is truly hard for this humble monk to believe.”

"Why bother testing me, Master? My purpose here is to exchange the Lesser Formless Skill for the complete Shaolin martial arts manual in your possession."

"The complete version? There are too many!"

"I won't change it!"

Zhang Xiaoshan turned and left without the slightest sign of lingering.

If it's not the complete book, what's the point of exchanging it?

Moreover, he knew that Kumārajīva would definitely be tempted, so he was full of confidence.

After Zhang Xiaoshan turned away, Kumārajīva was tempted. To master Shaolin skills without arduous training—that was a good thing.

"Amitabha, please wait a moment, young master, this humble monk will grant your request."

"Happy cooperation!"

Upon hearing that Kumārajīva had agreed to the exchange, Zhang Xiaoshan turned around, took out a scroll of the Lesser Formless Skill from his robes, and tossed it to Kumārajīva, showing no concern that Kumārajīva might renege on the agreement and keep it for himself.

After all, Kumārajīva's martial arts skills were completely under his control.

When Kumārajīva saw the martial arts manual that Zhang Xiaoshan had left behind, he was overjoyed, never expecting Zhang Xiaoshan to be so confident and generous.

But considering the other party's strength and methods, he dared not harbor any greed or dissent.

Chapter 260: Is the Zhang family's income ten times that of the Dali Duan family?

"Minor Formless Skill!"

Kumārajīva gazed at the manual before him with a look of fascination.

With his martial arts skills, he knew the technique was real after only three repetitions.

According to the above description, the "Formless" method can not only counteract the most destructive martial arts, but also make them even more powerful, leaving no trace or flaw.

All martial arts techniques in the world can be used for one's own purposes.

This is the true divine skill in his eyes.

"The martial arts world of the Central Plains is indeed full of hidden talents!"