Stunning Dragon Wife
Chapter 847 - 846: Jade Marrow

Chapter 847: Chapter 846: Jade Marrow

Susu explained to Zhang Xiaoshan.

"Jade Essence is the advanced version of jade, the essence within."

"Jade is formed by absorbing the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth, so it’s the most common material for crafting Magic Artifacts, and Jade Essence is the essence of jade. The energy contained within Jade Essence is several times greater than that of jade."

"Cultivators can directly absorb the Spiritual Energy in Jade Essence for cultivation or use Jade Essence to craft Magic Artifacts."

"A large quantity of Jade Essence is quite rare now, you’re truly lucky."

Hearing Susu’s words, Zhang Xiaoshan was overjoyed.

If this is true, then the value of this Jade Essence is greater than all the herbs and gold combined.

"Husband, you’ve encountered great fortune this time, congratulations. However, such a large amount of Jade Essence is not something a trivial common family could possess. There’s a problem here."

Upon hearing Susu’s reminder, Zhang Xiaoshan immediately cast a disapproving look at Zhang Bolong.

"Where did these come from?"

Zhang Xiaoshan’s eyes were cold and sharp, terrifying Zhang Bolong.

"This... I’m not very clear myself, only my father knows."

"Perhaps he bought and stored them here?"

His eyes were evasive; how could this fool Zhang Xiaoshan?

"Nonsense."

Zhang Xiaoshan immediately rebuked Zhang Bolong.

"Even if you sold your entire Zhang family, it wouldn’t change the value of this Jade Essence. Do you take me for a fool?"

"Seeking death."

He reached out to grab Zhang Bolong from a distance.

Instantly, Zhang Bolong felt his throat being controlled by an invisible hand, his body lifted off the ground, and breathing became extremely difficult.

"No, don’t kill me."

Zhang Bolong smelled a strong scent of death.

He immediately backed down.

"I’ll tell, I’ll tell..."

His eyes were bloodshot, as if they could burst at any moment.

"Speak."

Zhang Xiaoshan released his grip, causing Zhang Bolong to fall to the ground, curling up and trembling as he explained.

"My father staying in Yang City was not just to gather information and amass wealth but, more importantly, to guard this batch of Jade Essence."

"Back then, the state suddenly launched a purge against the Hong Group, and they hurriedly withdrew from the country. However, people could leave, but it was difficult to move possessions quickly. Hence, this batch of Jade Essence was stored on the spot, and my father was responsible for guarding it."

"So, it was the Hong Group’s leftovers, no wonder."

At this moment, Zhang Xiaoshan understood.

With the Hong Group’s power back then, acquiring such an amount of Jade Essence was not difficult.

"How does your father now contact the Hong Group?"

Zhang Xiaoshan continued to question Zhang Bolong.

Zhang Bolong explained.

"Although the Hong Group was forced out and exiled overseas, their basic structures remain. They have underground branches everywhere, and my father has a connection too."

"However, that’s beyond my reach."

"In short, the Hong Group still has influence in the country, and they have inspectors who periodically sneak in to check domestic situations."

"Also, I received news that it’s very likely someone will come around the New Year to collect this batch of Jade Essence."

"Around the New Year?"

Zhang Xiaoshan was a bit surprised.

That’s a little over a month away.

By then, wouldn’t the fact that this batch of Jade Essence from the Zhang family was seized by him be known to the Hong Group?

Provoking the Hong Group, this pressure isn’t minor.

However, such a large quantity of Jade Essence is truly enviable.

This Jade Essence can be absorbed to enhance one’s cultivation or taken back to the Immortal Medical Sect as the core of the Mountain Protection Array, and it can also be used to craft some Magic Artifacts.

Missing this opportunity would be a pity.

Besides, he had killed Zhang Xiong.

This already meant provoking the Hong Group.

He feared that regardless of whether he seized this batch of Jade Essence, the Hong Group would not easily let him go. In that case, he might as well use this batch of Jade Essence to strengthen himself and then have a fight with the Hong Group.

The inspectors’ strength shouldn’t be too high.

Zhang Xiaoshan had already made a plan in his mind.

Zhang Bolong said.

"Senior, I’ve already disclosed everything I know, and handed this sizable treasure to you. Can you please let me off?"

Zhang Xiaoshan smiled.

"Alright, I keep my word. You can leave."

"Thank you, senior, you’re indeed a nobleman who keeps promises. I’ll leave right away."

Zhang Bolong was overjoyed and hurriedly ran towards the door.

"Damn it."

Zhang Jian was furious but didn’t dare to voice it.

At this moment, Zhang Xiaoshan spoke to Zhang Jian.

"What are you still standing there for? I said I wouldn’t kill him, but I never said you couldn’t, go ahead."

Zhang Jian was taken aback for a moment before becoming impassioned.

"Bang."

He shot Zhang Bolong in the leg.

"Ah."

Zhang Bolong screamed miserably, collapsing on the ground.