CHAPTER 551: CHAPTER 551 AT THE FOOT OF THE HOLY MOUNTAIN

After reading the information sent by Qin Wanfeng.

Xiao Zhan’s expression inevitably became serious, "I hadn’t expected so many people to come this time, the Red Robed Pope Sars from the Bright Church, Sirram, the leader of the Scythe Mercenary Corps... These are only the people we’ve managed to find information on, there are still others we haven’t found. I had no idea so many people were interested in the Holy Snow Lotus."

After reading the material, Liu Xin put it down and said, "That’s quite normal. The attribute of the Holy Snow Lotus is the most neutral, without too strict requirements for its users, nor any side effects. Naturally, there will be many who desire to obtain it."

After finishing, she glanced at Xiao Zhan again, "Among these people, there are not a few well-known Seventh Grade powerhouses. It’s also fortunate that you’ve already broken through to Sixth Grade; otherwise, you couldn’t even come here."

Thinking this, Liu Xin couldn’t help but sigh in her heart.

When Xiao Zhan was at First Grade, he crushed those at Second Grade, at Second Grade he crushed those at Third Grade, at Third Grade he crushed those at Fourth Grade... Now that he has just broken through Sixth Grade, he’s going to play with Seventh Grade.

It seems like he is always fighting above his level, never competing with people in his own circle.

Could it be that such a person is truly the Chosen One?

Or is he the main character?

Xiao Zhan didn’t speak, merely looking at the information of these people and then silently closing his eyes to rest.

Soon, the plane arrived at the Holy Mountain area.

From afar, one could see a snow-white mountain peak towering into the clouds. Its height was indiscernible, but one could only make out its waist as the peak was enveloped in clouds.

Surrounding the waist of the mountain were several smaller snow-capped mountains, none taller than it, but their peaks were visible.

A true master is above so high, looking down at all other peaks as lesser.

"Up ahead is the Holy Mountain region. There’s a strong magnetic field around Holy Mountain, so planes can’t enter. We can only walk in from the outside," explained Liu Xin.

The plane then stopped on the outskirts.

Xiao Zhan and the other three deplaned.

It wasn’t initially planned to bring Jiang Xian’er along, as having one Liu Xin with them was troublesome enough, making moving around quite inconvenient. However, Jiang Xian’er insisted on coming, claiming she didn’t want to live off a man.

Xiao Zhan was really speechless—You’re not a ’Software Hardening Master’, so what talk of living off someone?

Besides, this isn’t much different from living off someone, you know.

"Do we have a specific route?" Xiao Zhan looked at the vast expanse of snow, not knowing which direction to take for a moment.

Electronic devices were almost unusable here.

Liu Xin took out a paper map prepared in advance, looked at it and said, "Holy Mountain is covered in snow year-round. If you want to ascend the mountain, there’s really no way to follow; even if there were, it would quickly be covered. However, at the foot of Holy Mountain, there’s a tourist area, and we can ask around there."

"Then let’s head there first."

Xiao Zhan didn’t know the way and could only do so.

The road to the tourist area was easy to walk, with clear signs and people to guide along the way. Once on the main road, they even encountered some tourists.

These tourists were surprised and envious when they saw Xiao Zhan and the three ladies.

Because when they travel, it’s always in pairs, and a situation like Xiao Zhan’s, with one guy and three girls, was almost nonexistent.

And all three girls were top-notch beauties, many of the tourists had never seen such pretty women in their lives.

The men were instantly green with envy.

Xiao Zhan had long been accustomed to such envious gazes, only this time it was three ’fishes’ instead.

Soon, they arrived at the tourist center.

And really, the scenery here was quite beautiful; the sky was a brilliant blue, the air fresh. Raising one’s arms, it felt as though one was blending into nature.

Moreover, the air here seemed to be filled with a quiet aura that struck straight to the soul, inexplicably soothing one’s mood.

The group rested briefly.

"I’ve asked around, the tourist area offers a guiding service, but they only lead to the Holy Mountain Temple at the mountainside. The rest of the way, you have to find your way on your own."

After a while, Liu Xin came back after inquiring.

"How long does it take to get to Holy Mountain Temple from here?" Xiao Zhan asked.

"Roughly a day’s journey."

Xiao Zhan checked the time; if they started now, it would be dark before they reach Holy Mountain Temple.

"Let’s set off early tomorrow morning and book some rooms to stay in tonight."

"Okay."

Liu Xin then went to book the rooms.

Two rooms were booked; one for Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong, and one for Liu Xin and Jiang Xian’er.

Although Jiang Xian’er was not very strong, she could still protect Liu Xin as long as they did not encounter anyone above Fifth Grade.

They rested for the night.

The next morning, Xiao Zhan was awakened by a series of deep bell tolls while he was still asleep.

However, after waking up, Xiao Zhan felt not irritated at all. Instead, his heart was exceptionally peaceful, and his mind was exceptionally clear, not at all like the feeling of being awoken abruptly.

It was more like having a delightful rest after tiresome exertion.

Xiao Zhan found it rather mysterious.

Was this the wonder of Holy Mountain?

Xiao Zhan didn’t ponder too much; just listened to the bell tolls. Looking out the window, the sound seemed to come from the mountainside, likely from the Holy Mountain Temple.

Considering the distance, it was several kilometers away, so the fact that the bell could carry this far was quite remarkable.

After breakfast, Xiao Zhan prepared to set off.

However, the guide hesitated to leave.

"What’s keeping us?" Xiao Zhan urged.

"Just a little longer."

"What for?"

"It’s almost ready," the guide said, somewhat impatiently.

Xiao Zhan frowned.

Just then, a man accompanied by two women approached Xiao Zhan.

Seeing the man, the guide’s face broke into a smile, "Good, now that everyone’s here, let’s go."

"Hold on, I asked for exclusive service. Why are you bringing other people?" Liu Xin grew unhappy upon seeing the guide bring others, and questioned the guide.

The guide had an uncaring demeanor, "Sorry, our tourist area doesn’t offer exclusive services. You didn’t specify exclusive service yesterday; you only asked about the price."

"What does that dog tag around your neck signify?" Liu Xin flared up in anger.

The guide lifted the work badge around his neck, which read ’Exclusive Guiding Service’, and said, "You mean this? It means it’s exclusively for people who pay, not exclusively for you."

"Damn it, then why charge so much!"

Liu Xin grew even angrier, never expecting to be outsmarted like this.

She had always been the one playing others!

"You can choose not to use my service. Just to make it clear, according to the regulations of the tourist area, the fee is non-refundable," said the guide, fully confident in handling Liu Xin.

"You dare not to refund!"

Liu Xin erupted in fury.

But the guide was not at all intimidated, merely taking a step back as if in mock fear, "Are you sure you want to make a move? Just so you know, if you do, you can forget about having anyone guide you up there!"