"He's Master Zhu's personal bodyguard, a Qi Condensing Martial Artist."

"That kid looks so delicate, can he withstand a blow?"

"He's dead for sure."

While everyone was silently mourning for Zhang Xiaoshan.

"Get lost."

Zhang Xiaoshan turned around and slapped.

"Smack."

The slap landed on the opponent's head, sending him flying several meters aside, his forehead caved in, bleeding from his seven orifices, lying on the ground with only outgoing breaths and no incoming ones.

"He, severely injured a Qi Condensing Martial Artist with one blow?"

"He must be at least a Gang Qi Martial Artist."

"Such a young Gang Qi Martial Artist, no wonder he acts with such audacity."

As Zhang Xiaoshan revealed his formidable martial prowess, the gaze of everyone present changed once again.

No matter when, strength commands respect. Once you display fearsome strength, they will treat you with caution.

"Kid, who exactly are you?"

"Are you from the Ye family of Yan City, the Ma family of the Northwest, or perhaps the Bai family of the Southwest?"

Zhu Changxiong looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with a face full of seriousness and gravity.

Such a young Gang Qi Martial Artist must undoubtedly come from a top family. If he truly belonged to one of these elite families, Zhu wouldn't dare act recklessly.

Zhang Xiaoshan naturally understood his thoughts.

He unceremoniously exposed them.

"Master Zhu, rest assured, I'm not a descendant of the Bai family or the Ye family. My name is Zhang Xiaoshan, just a humble person from a modest family."

"Zhang Xiaoshan?"

"Among the top-ranked families in Huaxia, there doesn't seem to be one with the surname Zhang, right?"

"It seems this kid doesn't have any significant background, just a bit of talent."

Suddenly, Zhu Changxiong let out a sigh of relief.

"Kid, achieving Gang Qi in martial arts at your age is indeed commendable, but don't forget, this is the Northeast, this is Ha City, this is the Hundred Treasure Tea House, this is my territory."

"You act so wantonly, destroying my tea house, tarnishing my reputation. If you don't give a proper explanation, don't think about leaving here alive today."

Zhu Changxiong revealed his cultivation at the Qi Transformation Early Stage, seemingly intending to suppress Zhang Xiaoshan with it.

But this level of strength, in Zhang Xiaoshan's eyes, wasn't even worth considering.

"Want an explanation?"

Zhang Xiaoshan looked at Zhu Changxiong and broke into a brilliant smile.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk..."

I initially wanted to leave you some dignity, but since you're determined to make things difficult for yourself, then I won't hold back.

"Mr. Zhang, is it? Hmm..."

Jiang Qin hesitated for a moment and kindly said.

"Mr. Zhang, this man beside me, Uncle Yang, is the foremost Divine Doctor of Taiwan, with unparalleled medical skills, widely knowledgeable. If he deems the lotus pod a treasure, he can't be wrong. This way, since I hold some sway, how about you apologize to Master Zhu, and I'll mediate to resolve this matter here and now?"

"Miss, why waste words on him, a mere youngster?"

"So young, a bit of cultivation, but so arrogant and brazen. I've seen plenty of such reckless fools."

"In my opinion, this kid and Manager Lin are in cahoots, singing the same tune, trying to buy the thousand-year-old golden lotus pod at a low price. Miss, don't fall for it."

"Reckless youth?"

Zhang Xiaoshan looked at Yang Hai and sneered.

"You say I'm a reckless youth, then let me ask you, your so-called number one doctor of Bay Island, carrying severe injuries for years without cure, can you bear the title of number one doctor?"

"What, Uncle Yang, you're injured?"

Jiang Qin looked at Yang Hai beside her with concern and surprise.

Yang Hai trembled at Zhang Xiaoshan's question, his heart already a stormy sea.

His injuries, fearing enemies taking advantage, were unknown to anyone, not even his own son. How did Zhang Xiaoshan, a stranger he never met, know?

"Y-you, stop speaking nonsense. When was I injured? I'm hale and hearty, in excellent health."

"Haha, in excellent health?"

"If ruptured meridians, an exploding body is considered excellent health, then you can deem yourself in excellent health."

"In any case, I've warned you. How you treat it is up to you."

Zhang Xiaoshan's tone was light, but it weighed on Yang Hai's heart as if Mountain Tai.

Yet he still refused to admit it

"Kid, stop talking nonsense here, diverting the topic. We're discussing the thousand-year-old golden lotus pod now."

"Don't change the subject."

"Fine, since that's the case, let me tell you all something."

With that, Zhang Xiaoshan stepped onto the platform.

"Kid, you..."

The old sly dog was already anxious.

Zhu Changxiong grabbed the old sly dog's sleeve, signaling him to quiet down, and softly whispered.

"This kid talks big, but he's already caught the Jiang family's attention. If not handled well, there'll be repercussions later. I don't believe this youngster can say anything substantial, perhaps just a show to attract attention."

"If we interfere now, it'll only arouse more suspicion."

Upon hearing this, the old sly dog flicked his sleeves.

"I see him as nothing more than a snot-nosed brat. Let's see if he really has any skills. Let's watch and see."

On stage, Zhang Xiaoshan saw through everything in a glance.

"Heh."

He sneered and said.

"Ladies and gentlemen, at first glance, this item seems to be rich in Spiritual Energy, like a treasure, but in reality, it's not because this lotus pod is miraculous, but because someone applied a Spirit Locking Formation to it."

"What?"

With Zhang Xiaoshan's words, Zhu Changxiong and the old sly dog who had been composed suddenly lost their calm.