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

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"Yes, son!"

The Zhang family has a considerable collection of ancient ginseng, some weighing over 15 taels each, including four or five pieces.

The value of these ginsengs is beyond what money can measure.

After all, a single ginseng root weighing fifteen taels is worth a fortune.

But the real value is that if you have ten thousand taels of gold, you'd be lucky to buy half of a fifteen-tael old ginseng root, and that's only the root part.

Not to mention 15-tael ginseng, even 10-tael ginseng is priceless and unavailable.

Those who possess this precious ginseng are either extremely wealthy or of high status, and they would never reveal it unless absolutely necessary.

After all, this is something that can save your life in a critical moment.

When you have plenty of money, life is more important than money.

Therefore, the reason Zhang Xiaoshan didn't take it out was because if he did, the Persian sect members would think it was too cheap.

It's worth noting that even a ginseng root that's several hundred years old is rare on the market, let alone a ginseng root that's a thousand years old.

After they searched around in vain, the Zhang family offered their help, which was an immense favor.

Offering help in times of need is far more valuable than adding to someone's success.

In that case, I'd feel bad if I didn't spend a thousand or eight hundred yuan on Woolstone next time.

Sure enough, three days later.

The Persian Grand Master searched through a vast collection of ginseng, only to find that the Twelve Treasure Trees King didn't even have a single 500-year-old ginseng. Some were furious.

But there was nothing they could do. They had already offered a reward of three thousand gold pieces for a thousand-year-old ginseng, but still there was no news.

Even the three elders knew the value of ginseng at this point.

Before, it was fine; I wasn't sick or ill, so even taking highly nutritious foods didn't have much effect.

But it was only during this period, when they used ginseng to replenish their qi and prolong their lives, that they realized the benefits of ginseng.

The poison has been neutralized, but the depleted vital energy has left them in a state of weakness.

In particular, the 'thousand-year-old ginseng' that the Zhang family had given them before was so effective that it was as if they had experienced a sudden burst of energy before death, allowing them to get out of bed and walk immediately, which was nothing short of a miracle.

Unfortunately, it wasn't a true thousand-year-old ginseng, so it only treated the symptoms and not the root cause. The three elders were ultimately unable to fully recover.

Only after finding the royal physician did the Persian chief priest realize that the nearly thousand-year-old ginseng was fundamentally different from the truly thousand-year-old ginseng.

Zhang Xiaoshan also said at the time that it was a ginseng that was nearly a thousand years old.

The ginseng they collected afterward was either fake or only two or three hundred years old.

Moreover, this century-old ginseng was purchased from the Zhang family's shop.

Upon inquiring, they learned that the Zhang family had a way to purchase ginseng from outside the Great Wall, and that the Zhang family had the most thousand-year-old ginseng.

But there's a foodie in the Zhang family who loves ginseng stewed with hen and beef, and they almost finished eating it all two years ago.

There are very few old ginseng roots left.

This nearly made the Persian sect members vomit blood.

They naturally knew who that glutton was. Besides, Zhang Xiaoshan was already being extremely generous by offering a 'thousand-year-old ginseng'.

After all, who could have predicted what would happen today?

"Gentlemen, the young master knows that you are collecting thousand-year-old ginseng. This one was obtained from the master and can greatly replenish the vital energy of the three seniors."

"Please thank Young Master Zhang on our behalf, young lady!"

Looking at the treasure box sent by Liu Sheng Piaoxu, one could see that it contained a genuine thousand-year-old ginseng.

For a moment, even the Twelve Treasure Tree Kings were somewhat moved. Zhang Xiaoshan was a timely help, bringing this life-saving item.

"Please don't be so polite, everyone. The Zhang family has collected quite a few old ginseng roots before."

However, because the young master needs to practice his skills, he must have ginseng stewed with meat at every meal to replenish his qi and blood and strengthen his muscles and bones.

Over time, apart from the few thousand-year-old ginseng roots that the master had kept, the young master had squandered all the ginseng roots that were over five hundred years old.

"We understand!"

This is old news; with the addition of dragonfish meat, which is highly nutritious, Zhang Xiaoshan has basically stopped making ginseng stew.

I eat a large amount of dragon fish meat once every two weeks, and the rest of the time I only need ten pounds of beef per meal.

Therefore, rumors spread throughout the martial arts world that the Zhang family's ginseng was running out.

As a result, the price of century-old ginseng has more than doubled.

If the three Persian elders hadn't suffered severe damage to their vital energy and needed the ginseng to sustain their lives, they wouldn't have cared about these things before.

However, you learn from your mistakes!

They were even more grateful to Zhang Xiaoshan for offering timely help at this critical time.

"In that case, I shall take my leave."

"Go slow, girl!"

Willow catkins bloom and become popular; the Twelve Treasure Tree Kings open their treasure boxes.

Then, an old ginseng root, identical to the previous ones, appeared before the Twelve Treasure Tree King.

It was also a ten-tael treasure, but this was a genuine thousand-year-old ginseng, so the Twelve Treasure Tree King hurriedly ordered the Bright Moon Envoy to brew it.

The three elderly men who consumed the thousand-year-old ginseng immediately felt a change in their mental state.

And the vital energy is slowly recovering.

The medicinal effects of ginseng that is nearly a thousand years old are indeed different from those of ginseng that is truly a thousand years old.

The three old men, who were also the Twelve Treasure Tree Kings, were all filled with gratitude towards Zhang Xiaoshan.

This is not just a piece of gold; it's a life-saving item.

If it were them, they wouldn't sell something that could save their lives at any moment, even for ten thousand gold pieces, let alone for just a thousand.

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"The Zhang family is something else—they can be both bad and good!"

One side of the dock.

Zhuge Zhengwo, accompanied by Wuqing and Tieshou, watched as Liusheng Piaoxu left the Persian merchant ship and basically guessed Liusheng Piaoxu's purpose.

They have seen clearly what the Persian Catholic Church has been doing these past two days.

The three masters of the Persian sect suffered severe damage to their vital energy, and due to their advanced age, they needed to replenish their energy with ancient ginseng.

But where can you find thousand-year-old ginseng on the market? It's something that's expensive but unavailable.

When the Persian Grand Master was in despair, Zhang Xiaoshan sent someone to bring hope. What a tactic!

That Zhang kid is too cunning!

Looking back now, the An family was far less dangerous than the Zhang family; a group of Persians were being sold out while the Zhang family was still counting their money.

"Yes, if that kid hadn't instigated the Persian sect to go to Bottle Mountain, the Persian sect wouldn't have suffered such heavy losses."

Of the hundreds of elites who went there, fewer than ten returned, and even one of the three envoys, Feng Yunyue, was lost.

Iron Hand also had many feelings.

What was initially a good impression of the Zhang family became increasingly worrisome as they learned more about Zhang Xiaoshan.

Beneath the seemingly beautiful name of 'Tzuyu' lies a terrifying scheme and conspiracy, but fortunately it's not directed at them.

"…But what worries me most is Ping Mountain!"

"Is Uncle worried that news of Ping Mountain will spread?"

Wuqing quickly guessed Zhuge Zhengwo's worries. They knew from the Persian headquarters that Ping Mountain was a place of utter desolation.

Have you ever seen a giant centipede, three zhang long and six chi long? A densely packed, venomous creature like an ocean?

If the outside is like this, what about the inside? You can imagine!

Such a perilous place would surely lead to certain death if one went in.

"Four top-tier experts at the Great Perfection level, along with hundreds of elites from the Persian main sect, suffered heavy losses as soon as they broke in. If someone with ulterior motives spreads this information, it will surely cause a huge upheaval, sending too many innocent people to their deaths."

Zhuge Zhengwo sensed that Zhang Xiaoshan had ulterior motives for revealing this information.

Good heavens, even the Persian Grand Master, with its many experts, suffered heavy losses and couldn't even get past the outer perimeter. You can imagine how dangerous it was inside.

Regardless of whether the Persian main sect makes a comeback, if it is exploited by those with ulterior motives, it could easily lead to a catastrophic disaster.

"Probably not. So far, only the Zhang family, our Divine Marquis Mansion, and the Six Doors know about this."

There are no secrets that stay hidden forever.

"What is a secret in the world, once a crack is torn open, is no longer a secret."

Zhuge Zhengwo's concerns were not unfounded.

After all, for many things, (Li and Zhao) don't need specific information at all; a rumor is enough.

Besides, if they don't leak the information, what about the Persian Grand Church?

Anyone who pays attention to the Persian branch of the cult will notice that they first mysteriously disappeared, then returned with heavy casualties, and it's not impossible that the reasons were eventually analyzed.

This is the Central Plains, and the traces of the Persian main religion are all too obvious.

After the Persian chief priest left, a treasure map suddenly began to circulate among the common people.

Even when Zhang Xiaoshan received the news and tried to stop it, it was too late.

The location of the treasure map is Ping Mountain.

Moreover, there wasn't just one treasure map, but many, with over a hundred copies scattered throughout the martial arts world.

"How ruthless!!"

Looking at the treasure map in front of him, Zhang Xiaoshan felt that this conspiracy was purely aimed at him.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan didn't care, after all, it was just a treasure map.

"Piaoxu, compile all the information about the treasure maps for me within three days!"

"Yes, son!"

Although Zhang Xiaoshan didn't care, he couldn't let the Zhang family bear this bad reputation.

Want to break this deadlock?

What is difficult for others is easy for Zhang Xiaoshan; his wealth and influence are the foundation of the Zhang family's confidence.

Even before we've reached a capitalist society, the power of money is unparalleled at any time.

Chapter 298 The Role of Brothels and Theaters

Snapped!

A sharp thud of the gavel echoed throughout the brothel, instantly silencing the previously noisy and chaotic sounds.

Above, an elderly man in a linen robe, with a refined and solemn air, spoke with a strong voice:

"In the dark night of the martial world, amidst the rolling thunder and torrential rain, murderous intent lurks everywhere, and corpses lie strewn across the fields."

Why such slaughter? Simply for a treasure map.

Speaking of this treasure map, the entire martial arts world is going crazy for it. Today, I will talk about the treasure map that has been circulating in the martial arts world recently!

Do any of you know the origin of this treasure map?

"Does Old Warehouse Boss know? Hahaha..."

A sneer immediately rang out from below, and many people laughed.

Normally, this old man would just tell some gossip about everyday life and make up some rumors, but none of them were big news.

Now that the old man is panting, he's actually discussing the most legendary treasure map in the martial arts world.

"Hey, you guys actually made a profit today, I really knew that."

Moreover, this news was deliberately delivered to me, Old Warehouse Boss, so that I would spread it and prevent this catastrophe from happening in the martial arts world!