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

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"Easy? See this bait? Without this bait, it wouldn't be so easy to catch the fish."

The dragonfish meat scraps mixed in were specially prepared by Zhang Xiaoshan for these shallow-sea creatures.

After all, big fish need big bait, while small fish and shrimp don't need it—it's too wasteful.

Watching the fresh seafood being caught one by one, either grilled or frozen, Xuan Nu also packed up a fishing rod and sat down next to Zhang Xiaoshan.

Sure enough, not long after she put it down, Xuan Nu felt a weight in her hand.

As the large fish was pulled from the water, it turned out to be a rare giant lobster.

Keep in mind that this is the East China Sea, and the chances of catching a spiny lobster are extremely slim, not to mention the size of this lobster, whose body alone is two feet long.

"This is... a huge shrimp!"

There are no crayfish at this time, only prawns.

The enormous dragon whiskers were ferocious and imposing, making Zhang Xiaoshan's mouth water.

"Piaoxu, take it up to the water and I'll personally make sashimi for you later!"

"Yes, son!"

Xuan Nu looked at the giant lobster with some reluctance; it was her spoils of war.

"Don't be so reluctant to part. Once these things are caught, they're either frozen or eaten immediately; they can't be kept alive."

"Can't be raised?"

"Well, I can't explain the principle to you clearly. It's like how you can still revive after being frozen."

There's a difference between saltwater and freshwater fish. If you put these seafoods in the seawater tanks on a boat, most of them won't survive a night; the prawns from earlier might live a few more days, but they definitely won't survive in the end!

Upon hearing this, Xuan Nu immediately showed a look of disappointment.

She knew Zhang Xiaoshan had no reason to lie to her, and besides, he was far superior in terms of knowledge.

"Moreover, seafood has another advantage: it can be eaten raw, and in the Central Plains it is called 'fish sashimi'."

The flavors are so fresh that it's a rare delicacy, especially when the seafood is freshly caught. Frozen seafood doesn't taste quite right, which is why you rarely get sashimi at Zhangjia.

River delicacies, on the other hand, are full of bacteria, similar to parasites.

But you shouldn't worry, the parasites in the river fish definitely can't survive in your body.

"Go to hell!"

A white shadow flashed, and Xuan Nu's red lips twitched involuntarily.

The sharp, slender leg struck Zhang Xiaoshan's back as if it were hitting steel; it was not only as steady as Mount Tai, but also indestructible.

"Humph!"

After being ridiculed by Zhang Xiaoshan, Xuan Nu ignored him during the evening picnic.

"arrive!"

After nearly half a month of travel, Zhang Xiaoshan finally arrived at the Zhang family's maritime base.

Perched atop the vast and boundless Wangyang, and looking at the densely packed defensive positions resembling a honeycomb, even Xuan Nu couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart.

This is a Grandmaster's intuition; the thing above is dangerous.

"Son!"

Everyone in the base was overjoyed to see Zhang Xiaoshan arrive.

Since Zhang Xiaoshan is coming, he will inevitably bring a large amount of deep-sea seafood. Even if they are already sick of eating seafood, the deliciousness of top-quality seafood is incomparable to that of ordinary seafood.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan's ship must have brought a lot of delicious food.

"Alright, let's get ashore!"

At this moment, Xuan Nu looked around curiously: the ferocious and domineering Ironclad Guards, the technologically advanced giant gantry crane, and the ten-zhang-high alleyway that could hold off ten thousand men...

This is a super military fortress.

"Master Juexiang!"

At this time, Jue Tong had already left, and Jue Xiang's Wedding Dress Divine Skill was nearing 70% completion, and he could dissipate his power at any time.

As for Jue Se Jue Xin, his strength has also greatly improved, and he has entered the tenth level.

The reason was that Zhang Xiaoshan taught them the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, which aided in the cultivation of the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill.

After all, Zhang Xiaoshan had no need for this Shaolin martial art.

Besides sexual sounds, Zhang Xiaoshan could only teach the perception of color and mind.

The two did not disappoint Zhang Xiaoshan; in just two years, their skills improved dramatically.

"Uncle Long, bring all the seafood and some inland specialties from the freezer down to give the brothers an extra treat."

"Yes, Master!"

With a wave of his hand, Longshan summoned over a dozen strongmen to the merchant ship to transport supplies along the way.

Under Huang Rong's guidance, Xuan Nu visited the Zhang family's secret base and only then realized that the Zhang family's business was actually so simple.

Simple to make, low cost!

Those expensive glass products sold outside are actually just piles of fired stones here; the pricey soaps are made from oil extracted from giant whales; and there are even huge ironworks, shipyards, and a massive transit warehouse here.

The visual impact made Xuan Nu realize why the Zhang family was so extravagant.

The group stayed at the base for three days.

First, he guided Juexiang's cultivation, and at the same time told Juexiang who he would pass on his skills to next.

Juexiang was aware of the Zhang family's business in Southeast Asia and understood the importance of the Southeast Asian caravans. Moreover, since he himself was about to dissipate his cultivation and start anew, the transfer of his skills was an additional benefit.

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Secondly, investigate any anomalies within the base, including personnel, offices, and facilities...

There are also various types of refined steel, divided into No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, etc. At this time, there are nine types of steel in the Zhang family warehouse.

Each model is different and has a different purpose.

Types 1, 2, and 3 belong to ordinary high, medium, and low carbon steels; types 4, 5, and 6 belong to alloy steels that could be smelted in ancient times, with high hardness, strong toughness, and light weight; the latter three are special steels, so rare that their production depends entirely on luck and experience, and their quality is comparable to black iron.

The Zhang family sold ordinary steel and smuggled it across Kyushu.

The alloy steel produced was consumed by the Zhang family themselves and used for the manufacture of special mechanical parts; special steel was scarce, and its uses were determined by Zhang Xiaoshan.

Moreover, the Mystic Maiden personally witnessed an enormous blessed ship carrying a giant whale, seven or eight zhang in size, entering the harbor.

Dismemberment and dissection, then transported to the factory!

Such a secret base had a far greater impact on Xuan Nu than the vastness of the ocean.

No wonder Zhang Xiaoshan has remained calm and collected; the Zhang family's foundation lies here.

"You brought me here, aren't you afraid I'll tell Her Majesty the Queen?"

"will not!"

Zhang Xiaoshan shook his head without hesitation, which made Xuan Nu somewhat incredulous.

However, she soon realized that she was overthinking things.

"The Wu Tang Empire has no powerful navy, and besides, your so-called Queen is also one of my people!"

"···"force.

Chapter 485 Sea of ​​Flowers, Poisonous Bees, Jade Bee Syrup

Peach Blossom Island was brightly lit.

Zhang Xiaoshan did not return to Lin'an Prefecture immediately, but settled down on Peach Blossom Island.

After all, the Zhang family of Lin'an Prefecture had long since disappeared, and even if it were cleaned up, it would lack any semblance of life. In contrast, Zhang Xiaoshan had put a lot of effort into the temporary residence on Peach Blossom Island, and there were even many deaf and mute servants to take care of it.

The familiar surroundings and tranquil atmosphere—this is the home Zhang Xiaoshan has always dreamed of.

In comparison, both Lin'an Prefecture and Shendu are too noisy, even if they are far from the city center.

And here, you can truly escape the hustle and bustle of the world.

An outdoor swimming pool, floor-to-ceiling windows on all four sides, an endless sea of ​​flowers...

Even the Goddess Xuan was amazed by the surroundings.

I never imagined the Zhang family was so cunning, with multiple escape routes and such a summer resort.

As for security, besides the previously arranged sea of ​​flowers, the bees that have been raised are now fully tamed. These tens of millions of bees are also a special type of venomous bee, a carefully selected breed.

Moreover, under Murong Jiu's training, the stingers of these bees all possess the effect of love flower stings.

Once stung by a venomous bee, you will surely be poisoned by love!

"nice one!"

Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the jade peak paste in his hand, which was honey condensed using special methods from the ancient tomb.

It can be used to satisfy hunger, detoxify, and even make cakes taste better than regular honey cakes when added to them.

This is a method unique to ancient tombs, which Zhang Xiaoshan extracted from Li Mochou.

The benefits of honey are well-known, and when combined with the unique pollen of the Love Flower Sea, it becomes even more wonderful.

"then!"

Zhang Xiaoshan tossed the Jade Peak Paste to Huang Rong as a seasoning for making desserts.

The sight of the densely packed swarms of poisonous bees was enough to make anyone's heart tremble, but Zhang Xiaoshan, with his thick skin and tough flesh, was completely unafraid of their threat.

As for the honey? Zhang Xiaoshan also took out a plate of it.

Only after being harassed by the poisonous bees did they leave the beehive area.

"It smells so good and tastes so sweet!"

Huang Rong's eyes lit up after she had only dipped her finger in the honey.

Perhaps due to the mutation of the bees into poisonous ones, this honey is much better than the honey on the market. You know, honey is no longer adulterated these days.

"If the quality is good, take more with you when you leave."

"Ok!"

Huang Rong nodded, not expecting to have such an unexpected gain on her return.

The main problem is that the flower fields had just been planted, and the carefully selected bees had just mutated under Murong Jiu's research, so the peach blossom pollen they collected was only enough for their own needs.

On Peach Blossom Island, you can ride dolphins and speed across the sea during the day; and camp and enjoy a barbecue feast at night.

The atmosphere was so cheerful that Zhang Xiaoshan found this wonderful time rare.

Moreover, Xuan Nu, compared to the constant vigilance on the Nine Provinces Continent, has basically let down her guard here.

She had no defenses against Zhang Xiaoshan anymore, only wariness towards the outside world.

Here, it's just their own people.

The dolphins' gentleness and surfing on the ocean allowed her to experience a different kind of life, opening her heart and appreciating the vastness of nature.

"We have guests!"

Zhang Xiaoshan swallowed a grape that Huang Rong had peeled herself, and couldn't help but look towards the dock.

Dolphins possess a unique ultrasonic wave that can only be heard by a few people present, and Zhang Xiaoshan has this ability.

After becoming a Grandmaster, Zhang Xiaoshan's perception in all aspects increased by more than double.

Upon hearing the news of "guests arriving," the women immediately lost their enthusiasm.

With her private world so shattered, even Xuan Nu revealed a hint of coldness on her beautiful face once again.

Her indifference towards outsiders is a form of camouflage.

"Alright, there's still some distance. I'll go down and check it myself!"

Zhang Xiaoshan stood up and slowly walked down from the mountaintop villa.

Despite his decadent lifestyle, Zhang Xiaoshan never neglected his martial arts skills.