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Upon hearing this, Tu Xuehua looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief, not expecting it to be true.
Thinking of the idyllic life she would enjoy for ten years in seclusion in the countryside, Tu Xuehua could no longer hide her feelings and excitedly hugged Zhang Xiaoshan's waist.
Even Dongfang Bai looked at Tu Xuehua with envy. This was an opportunity that only occurred when Zhang Xiaoshan fused with the power of Yin and Yang.
Even though she felt envious, there was nothing she could do.
Now, among the three sisters, she has become the woman who has spent the least amount of time with Zhang Xiaoshan.
"Alright, there's still a long road ahead!"
Zhang Xiaoshan could only try to appease Tu Xuehua.
Judging by the time, that old monster should be coming out soon. Once his power is fully restored, he will definitely find this place immediately.
If he really is with Tu Xuehua, that old guy will definitely hunt him down for miles.
On the contrary, he almost forgot about Fan Qinghui's existence during the ten years of his dream.
Fortunately, his memory recovered quickly, so the moment he saw Fan Qinghui, he 'recovered' his original memory.
Perhaps it was Zhao Min's intention; dressed in a thin gauze dress, her alluring charm was clearly captivating and seductive, showing no trace of the demeanor of a nun.
But it's clear that Fan Qinghui, who was initially hesitant and awkward, has now given up her composure.
It seems that, influenced by the demonic seed, even a resolute nun like Fan Qinghui has begun to succumb to worldly desires, stirring up trouble in the mortal realm.
For a moment, Zhang Xiaoshan's heart stirred.
After all, Fan Qinghui's status in the martial arts world, if used well, could be even more effective than that of the leader of the martial arts alliance.
Just like the allure of a demoness, Fan Qinghui's unparalleled beauty when she was born captivated countless heroes, who later became nuns after succeeding her as abbot.
Chapter 609 Ghost Street Layout Settles in the Divine Capital
Zhang Xiaoshan only stayed at Blackwood Cliff for three days before leaving with Fan Qinghui.
That old fellow Gu Jianhun could come at any moment, so it's best to avoid him. Tu Xuehua's affectionate gaze towards him now suggests that if Gu Jianhun arrives, she'll make her move in a heartbeat.
This is also a consequence of the inner demon world!
After all, in a world of two, even two pigs could be paired up successfully.
Moreover, with one man deeply in love and the other reciprocating, life in the world of inner demons was precisely the secluded life that Tu Xuehua longed for most.
After leaving, Zhang Xiaoshan led Fan Qinghui to Mangshan Ghost Street to meet up with the 'Queen Mother of the West'.
At this time, Yin Hou and Shi Zhixuan had not yet emerged from seclusion, so the identity of the "Queen Mother of the West" as an evil emperor had not yet been confirmed.
In particular, if she wants to unify the demonic sects, the strength of the 'Queen Mother of the West' must surpass that of the new generation demon lord Zhu Yuyan and the great virtuous monk Shi Zhixuan.
Only then can you subdue the two of them.
"Is this Ghost Street?"
Although the name Ghost Street was already well-known, this was Fan Qinghui's first time visiting it.
Looking at the grim and terrifying environment, yet also at the bustling and vibrant ghost market, this was a holy land for the underworld. A den of iniquity, a marketplace for stolen goods, hired murders…
Here, there is nothing that gold cannot buy.
Similarly, you can sell everything here: treasures, beautiful women, even yourself...
With enough money, one can have anything on Ghost Street, which is why Fan Qinghui is so famous.
In fact, many of their items were purchased from Ghost Street.
It's just that Fan Qinghui never gets involved in these things.
After all, this was a dark place, and she was afraid that if she came here, she would wipe out the whole place.
Behind Ghost Street are the Zhang family, the Golden-Faced Buddha, and the Net, who look down upon the entire Kyushu like emperors, demons, and venomous snakes.
"Ghost Street is the darkest place, but also the fairest."
There are no rules here, only the strong rule. Therefore, from the very beginning, top-tier experts could suppress an area. However, as Ghost Street grows larger, only unparalleled masters can maintain order!
"Namo Amitabha!"
Fan Qinghui was aware of this.
Moreover, they are not just simple peerless masters; you should know that those who have passed the Six Gates are now considered peerless masters.
Upon entering the main hall on the top floor of Ghost Street, Fan Qinghui saw the Queen Mother of the West.
At first glance, through the senses of the demonic seed, Fan Qinghui realized that the Queen Mother of the West's strength was far beyond what she could contend with.
Like Zhao Min, he has already reached the Grandmaster level!
As for the unparalleled realm previously displayed by the 'Queen Mother of the West,' unless...
"So the Evil Emperor's Relic was obtained by the benefactor 'Queen Mother of the West'?!"
"Humph!"
Looking at Fan Qinghui's appearance, she looked ten years younger than she had twenty days ago, and her eyes were full of charm. How could Princess Taiping not understand what had happened?
Most importantly, within Fan Qinghui's body, there was a familiar feeling, clearly the demonic seed.
"You don't discriminate between people at all? You're indiscriminate in your choices!"
Hearing Princess Taiping's sour tone, Zhang Xiaoshan had no choice but to step forward and explain the reason for subduing Fan Qinghui.
After her initial sourness, Princess Taiping understood Zhang Xiaoshan's concerns about winning over Fan Qinghui.
Cihang Jingzhai holds a leading position in Buddhism, standing alongside Shaolin in a clandestine manner.
Silencing Fan Qinghui would have a significant impact on the Zhang family should the information leak out.
This is the reputation that the Zhang family has built up over more than a decade. If it is not managed properly, even a "small" matter could completely negate it.
Just like a wicked person doing a good deed, it means they have turned back from their evil ways.
But if a good person does one evil deed, it is considered an unforgivable crime.
If the Zhang family makes just one mistake, all their previous efforts will be completely wasted.
Therefore, even this one in ten thousand chance is far less desirable than taking it for one's own use!
After all, Fan Qinghui's influence in the martial arts world, combined with Shi Feixuan's appeal, made them popular with both young and old.
This is a win-win situation.
However, this is on the premise of completely subduing Fan Qinghui.
Moreover, after learning that Fan Qinghui had been implanted with the demonic seed, Princess Taiping's beautiful eyes were filled with curiosity as she looked at her.
She received the blessings of the Queen Mother of the West and was refined by Zhang Xiaoshan before she entered the Grandmaster realm.
Fan Qinghui was a vessel into which Zhang Xiaoshan planted a demonic seed. It could be said that Zhang Xiaoshan could take back the demonic seed with a single thought, and at the same time drain all of Fan Qinghui's essence, energy, and spirit. This is the tragedy of being a vessel.
Fortunately, Zhang Xiaoshan was not a practitioner of evil arts, and there was no need to retrieve the demonic seed.
Moreover, the 'Evil Emperor' who appeared last time was a demonic master born from a demonic seed. Including the sisters Shana and Tina Huji, Zhang Xiaoshan has only planted four demonic seeds at this time.
The reason for this is that the demon seed needs to consume his primordial spirit power.
Moreover, once the demonic seed is planted, one will unknowingly become his puppet, with life and death hanging in the balance.
Zhang Xiaoshan wouldn't plant the demonic seed lightly unless absolutely necessary; such a method is too domineering.
"Old nun, I will not hold it against you."
As for the Evil Emperor's Relic? It's in the hands of the Empress Yin. The Japanese palace was merely concealing its strength and identity.
And you, until you have fully integrated with the demonic seed, are not allowed to leave Ghost Street.
"What if this humble nun does not agree?"
Immediately, a terrifying aura pressed down.
Especially since the Queen Mother of the West also cultivated the Great Art of Planting Demons in the Heart of the Dao, the huge difference in levels caused Fan Qinghui to feel that her own demonic seed was extremely sluggish to operate.
Coupled with the powerful and domineering spiritual force surrounding her, she felt as if she were in a swamp, unable to move.
The difference in strength between the two is not just a minor difference, but the difference between a first-rate and a top-tier master—a chasm as vast as heaven and earth.
For a moment, Fan Qinghui looked at the 'Queen Mother of the West' in shock, never expecting that the difference between the two was so great.
And when will they seize the Evil Emperor's relic?
Clearly, this was arranged by Ghost Street and the Demonic Sect. Thinking of this, Fan Qinghui looked at the 'Queen Mother of the West' with extreme anger.
"Young master, she's glaring at me?"
"As a concubine, she dares to glare at the first wife! Aren't you going to teach her a lesson?"
puff!
Fan Qinghui suddenly felt that his mind and spirit had been damaged, and his demonic seed was fluctuating violently.
Concubine? First wife?
It was as if a knife had been plunged directly into her heart, something that her aloof and proud nature could never accept.
However, Zhang Xiaoshan did not reject Princess Taiping's suggestion. The Queen Mother of the West could not be released now. At least, he needed to wait until she fused with the demon seed before he could be completely at ease with her.
In addition, Zhang Xiaoshan also needs to guide Fan Qinghui in cultivating the Cihang Sword Manual, which can at least suppress the traces of the Dao Heart Demon Seed Technique.
Otherwise, an expert would immediately understand Fan Qinghui's true nature upon contact.
As for discipline, that's also true.
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He simply wanted Fan Qinghui to understand that he was the master.
Therefore, during the day, Zhang Xiaoshan accompanied Shopkeeper Feng in the capital, and at night he secretly met Princess Taiping in Ghost Street and trained Fan Qinghui.
Because of Princess Taiping's provocation, Fan Qinghui's mind fluctuated violently, and the fusion of the demonic seed accelerated significantly, gradually destroying Fan Qinghui's heart and will.
Moreover, since the Zhang family was going to settle in the capital, Zhang Xiaoshan had to prepare more hidden measures.
Such as the constables, local bullies, and peddlers in the capital city...
These people are native to the area, have connections spanning all walks of life, and are not easily exposed; they are also well-informed.
Similarly, Zhang Xiaoshan's conditions for hiring spies.
The Bad Guys and the Net would never let go of these best candidates for spies.
Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan was extremely careful and selective when searching for these people.
Furthermore, several leaders were selected based on the region—
Constable Guo Kai, Butcher Zhang (known as "Zhen Guan Dong"), Matchmaker San Gu, and Chess Master Situ Ling.
Through serendipitous encounters or sect inheritance, they were taught the Five Tigers Severing Gate Knife Technique, Butcher's Skill, Hunyuan Qi Gong, and Linked Beads Mental Arithmetic!
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Besides, with the passing of Jiangnan Yue, Princess Taiping is now left to fend for herself alone in Ghost Street.
The Plum Blossom Guards were, after all, a force organized by the former Emperor Wu of the previous dynasty, and were not suitable as guards for Ghost Street. They might have been directly infiltrated and wiped out by the Luo Net.
Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan secretly mobilized Yu Huatian, who had defected to the Zhang family, to take command of the guard forces of Ghost Street.
With the fall of the Ming Dynasty, Yu Huatian naturally continued to serve as the supervisor of the Western Depot, but instead, he and his confidants, including Consort Wan, joined the Zhang family.
The Zhang family has no shortage of people in the Jiangnan area, and they have the protection of the Demonic Sect in Jiangbei.
In addition, Yu Huatian's previous job was in the West Depot, making him extremely suitable to settle down in the Third Ghost Street.
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"Young master, the master has arrived!"
Two weeks later, Zhang Yuan's arrival shattered Zhang Xiaoshan's life of debauchery.
However, for Zhang Xiaoshan and Manager Feng, it was merely a matter of sharing their workload.
At this point, the main structure of the Empire State Building had been initially decorated, and in another two or three months, the details could be completed.
As for recruitment, although there are thousands of laid-off workers in Zhuxian Town.
But those who are too old will eliminate at least 30%; those who get married and have children will eliminate another 30%; and those who have left in recent years will eliminate yet another 30%... Even if all these factors are combined, it would be good if he could retain 30%.