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At the same time, her bright eyes looked at the unusually indifferent Zhang Xiaoshan with fear.
The group of Nine Gates members standing nearby were also shocked. They had only seen Zhang Xiaoshan casually wave his hand, without any visible movement, yet Madam Wang, who was comparable to a peerless master, was swept away without any resistance.
"Netherworld Ghost Palm!"
Shi Long's low cry startled everyone awake.
Upon hearing the name "Netherworld Ghost Palm," everyone immediately recalled that it was the ultimate skill of Ghost Yama, and also the ultimate technique of the Rakshasa Queen.
However, Zhang Xiaoshan is even more mysterious and unpredictable, and his skills are superb.
At least when the Rakshasa woman used her power, they could still hear the howling of energy and the surging of her palm strikes.
But Zhang Xiaoshan's palm strike was truly formless, colorless, invisible, and traceless, striking like a ghostly hand.
Chapter 401 The Zhang Family Returns: Conflicts of Interest
"Madam Wang, the Zhang family has not mistreated you, has it?"
"Not to mention letting you take charge of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, even the Absorption Technique and Shaolin skills you're currently practicing were bestowed upon you by the Zhang family."
A cold, chilling voice rang in everyone's ears, startling them.
No wonder Zhang Xiaoshan suddenly took action; it turns out that Madam Wang betrayed the Zhang family.
Moreover, the Zhang family actually gave away such a demonic skill as the Absorption Technique, which seems to be a standard possession of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion Master.
In an instant, everyone's sympathy for Madam Wang vanished.
Betraying one's own people is a taboo for all major powers.
Besides, the Zhang family has already treated Madam Wang quite well. It's like the Absorbing Power Technique; if the Zhang family treated them like that, who wouldn't want to switch sides?
At this moment, Madam Wang realized that her actions had been exposed, and she never expected that Zhang Xiaoshan would show no mercy to the beauty and cruelly destroy her.
"You said I could freely access the gold in the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion?"
"Yes, Zhang did say that."
But don't tell me that I also permitted the misappropriation of a million taels of gold and the seizure of the Zhang family's goods.
Hiss...
A million dollars?
Everyone looked at Madam Wang, surprised that this woman had such a big appetite.
Even if the Zhang family allowed Madam Wang to move the gold from the Tianji Tower, misappropriating a million gold coins in a year is definitely a betrayal.
Moreover, seizing the Zhang family's goods is a complete disregard for the Zhang family.
Even Madam Wang trembled upon hearing this, never expecting that everything she had done was seen by the Zhang family.
"Please spare my life, young master!"
At this moment, Madam Wang was trembling as she prostrated herself. She knew Zhang Xiaoshan's domineering nature; he was usually kind to people, but absolutely ruthless to his enemies.
"It's not that the Zhang family doesn't appreciate our past kindness; the reason Zhang helped you back then was also for a purpose."
Therefore, I'm giving you one last chance, your chance to live. If you repeat the mistake, you'll bear the consequences!
As Zhang Xiaoshan spoke, he flicked his sleeve again.
In an instant, several silver lights appeared, and before anyone could see them clearly, they had already entered Madam Wang's body.
Even though Madam Wang wanted to dodge, the difference between them was so great that the cold star had already entered Madam Wang's body the moment she saw it shooting out.
However, Madam Wang showed no abnormalities. The silvery light and cold stars entering her body caused only a chill, and nothing else.
"This item is called the Life and Death Talisman, and your mother also knows its origin."
The Life and Death Talisman requires an antidote once a year; otherwise, once it takes effect, the victim will be unable to live or die.
If I catch you doing anything underhanded again, I suggest you just kill yourself.
"The slaves dare not!"
Madam Wang had no doubt about Zhang Xiaoshan's domineering nature.
Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan did not explicitly explain the specific effects of the Life and Death Talisman, but instead told Li Qiushui to ask, which showed that he was confident that she would not dare to rebel or that she could remove the Life and Death Talisman.
"It was just a small family matter; please excuse my poor performance."
"Don't dare!"
They knew Zhang Xiaoshan was making an example of them; he was warning them.
Even the Rakshasa Woman was powerless against Zhang Xiaoshan, and the methods Zhang Xiaoshan used to restrain her in the end were also mysterious and unpredictable.
As Zhang Xiaoshan entered the heart of Ghost Street, the others quickly followed.
Compared to the core of Ghost Street in Lin'an Prefecture, this place holds no secrets at all; it's more like a reception hall.
Because there are no secrets here.
This ghost street is more like a commercial street, and this is the core of a commercial street.
At most, it's the mystery and various illegal activities that attract many people.
"Everyone, please!"
"Yes!"
Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the crowd. After the Zhang family withdrew from Jiangnan, many people wanted to annex the Zhang family's former territory.
However, since the Zhang family has already sold their shop or disposed of their previous business, their actions do not necessarily infringe upon the Zhang family's interests.
They're not a domineering entity; they don't allow others to take over the business they've cleared out.
Moreover, even in normal business competition, the Zhang family wouldn't be unable to afford to lose.
But the Zhang family's real goldmine—soap, glass, spices...—is not something they can touch.
As for Ghost Street?
Ghost Street is the territory of the Zhang family and the Golden-Faced Buddha. With the added intimidation of the Rakshasa Woman and the Longevity Venerable Stone Dragon, they dare not make any rash moves.
After all, the Zhang family had only relocated; they hadn't truly perished.
If they rebel, the Zhang family will settle scores later, and no one can afford to bear the consequences.
"I know what you're all worried about. After all, we're brothers, so we should keep things clear!"
Zhang's return this time does indeed indicate his intention to re-establish himself in Jiangnan.
However, the Zhang family did not intend to build a commercial empire as before. Apart from rebuilding the Red Mansion in Lin'an Prefecture, the Zhang family had no plans to revive any of their other businesses.
The Zhang family gathers these people for profit, and they will also disperse for the same reason.
In a real business competition, these forces might not be able to compete with the Zhang family.
Unfortunately, Zhang Xiaoshan had no intention of taking back those assets!
"Why? Since the Zhang family is preparing to return, why is the Red Mansion being reopened by them alone?"
"The situation is unstable!"
To put it bluntly, the Zhang family is not optimistic about the current situation.
In chaotic times, business is difficult, and if the distance is too far, even the Zhang family cannot reach the destination.
Because the Zhang family only intends to revive the Red Mansion, they do not intend to revive anything else.
After all, the Zhang family's power is now mostly concentrated in Wu Tang!
"I'll understand later!"
Everyone knew that Zhang Xiaoshan was telling them that the Zhang family had no intention of competing with them for profits.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Who would willingly spit out the meat they've already swallowed? But the Zhang family's domineering power and strength are not without their own cleverness.
Fortunately, the Zhang family isn't unreasonable!
"In addition, the Zhang family will use Ghost Street in Lin'an Prefecture as a base to expand their business in soap, glass, spices, etc."
If any of you are interested, you can trade through Ghost Street. Moreover, the Zhang family will offer you all 30% of the market price for all sorts of businesses and professions on Ghost Street, as a gesture of alliance.
"Thank you, sir!"
Although it's not the cost price, 70% of the market price is still a huge profit.
This is not a small business; it's a high-end luxury goods business.
Even the most ordinary soap, when sold at the normal market price, would still fetch a difference of three taels of silver.
Moreover, the higher the price, the greater the price difference!
Moreover, they don't sell in Jiangnan, but rather transport them to the border regions and the northern deserts through black market connections, earning at least three times the profit.
Chapter 402 The Peach Blossom Island Clan's Strength Soars
"Madam Wang, do you know your crime?"
"This subordinate is guilty!"
After seeing off the various forces, Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the Rakshasa woman in front of him, but his expression instantly turned cold.
At this moment, Madam Wang had completely lost her former arrogance and domineering nature.
If she had faced Zhang Xiaoshan before, her fearless courage and the ruthlessness in her eyes would have made her absolutely unafraid of his martial prowess.
But over the years, the power and prestige that Ghost Street brought her have eroded the ruthlessness and fierceness in her bones, and made her fearful of the annihilation that life and death bring.
"You may be spared the death penalty, but you cannot escape punishment!"
The Life and Death Talisman I planted in you contains pure Yang Purple Qi. Unless a Grandmaster intervenes, you can forget about removing it.
In addition, all of Wang Family Merchants' shops and resources were disposed of to make up for the losses of Ghost Street.
What the Zhang family gives you is truly yours.
The Zhang family hasn't given you what they wanted; this is already the greatest act of leniency they've shown.
Looking at Madam Wang, who was filled with fear and resentment, Zhang Xiaoshan felt a surge of murderous intent.
Madam Wang was an ungrateful wretch, but fortunately, he remained wary of her.
Not only did they teach the Absorbing Power Technique instead of the Northern Darkness Divine Skill, but Yangzhou Ghost Street was ultimately just a freight transit station due to its location.
Zhang Xiaoshan didn't care about the small financial loss.
Otherwise, Zhang Xiaoshan would never have given her another chance.
Short of money?
It should be noted that Yangzhou Ghost Street was a den of iniquity, and the private ironwork business was enough to make Madam Wang a fortune.
Even so, Madam Wang remained greedy enough to embezzle millions of gold coins from Ghost Street and seize the Zhang family's goods.
If it weren't for the Zhang family's decline, would they dare to do this?
"Don't be resentful. The Zhang family can create one Rakshasa woman, and they can create a second one as well."
Moreover, the Absorption Technique was considered beneath the Zhang family's notice.
"You want to devour your master? Do you think you can handle several experts from the Zhang family? Besides, your skills were bestowed upon you by the Zhang family."
"The slaves dare not!"
Sensing the murderous intent emanating from Zhang Xiaoshan, Madam Wang quickly lowered her head.
The resentment she had felt vanished without a trace, completely replaced by fear. After all, the Zhang family could make her a Rakshasa, and they could also make a second person a Rakshasa.
As for the Absorption Technique?
Although Zhang Xiaoshan exaggerated somewhat, it cannot be denied that every woman around him is a top-notch expert, and the Zhang family is definitely not lacking in experts.
Therefore, if she wants to retaliate against the Zhang family, she must first face these experts.
Moreover, he is now under Zhang Xiaoshan's control and has been given a mysterious life-and-death talisman, which may bind him to the Zhang family for life.
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