Chapter 553: Chapter 553: Gathering of Experts

Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong’s contract was visible at a glance, with two patterns on their foreheads.

The other two women did not have these, and there were no Spirit Masters around, so it was highly likely they didn’t have any contracts.

These two women were quite attractive, just the type he liked; if their talents were also what he wanted, that would be perfect.

“Can’t find any information about them on the device, and there’s nothing telling from their appearance now, but judging by their looks, I think their talents won’t be too bad,” the woman replied.

“How do you figure?”

Huang Duohuan did not catch on immediately.

The woman chuckled charmingly, glanced at him with her eyes, then looked at her close sister.

Huang Duohuan understood all at once.

Excellent men always had women around them, and outstanding men…

“Keep an eye on them, once we get the Holy Snow Lotus this time, my talent could break through, then I can contract another one!” Huang Duohuan said, licking his lips as he watched the figures of Jiang Xian’er and Liu Xin.

If these two women had good talents, he would choose one from them.

However, the woman was somewhat worried, “I heard that there are Seventh Grade experts coming to snatch the Holy Snow Lotus this time, our chances of winning are a bit low.”

“What’s there to be afraid of, with you two by my side, what can’t be done? It’s not like we haven’t dealt with Seventh Grade Spirit Masters before.”

“That’s true.”

The woman chuckled charmingly.

Confident, although all three of them were Sixth Grade Spirit Masters, they had managed to best quite a few Seventh Grade Spirit Masters in past encounters.

The two stopped talking and continued their journey seriously.

The professionalism of the guide was undeniable; although there were stops along the way, the journey was smooth, and many dangerous spots seemed perilous but were safely navigated under the guide’s directions.

In the evening, Xiao Zhan and his group had just arrived at the Holy Mountain Temple.

But it wasn’t quite the Holy Mountain Temple yet, it was more of a viewing area of the Holy Mountain Temple. (Previously written as Holy Mountain Temple by mistake, it should be a Taoist temple)

“Alright, this is very much in keeping with Long Xia’s tactics.”

Xiao Zhan knew that this was a usual tactic of scenic spots, scheming in every way to fleece you.

“If you want to go to the Holy Mountain Temple, you will have to find your own way next; it’s not accessible for ordinary people,” the guide said to Xiao Zhan at the resting area, concluding his task.

Xiao Zhan checked the time, it was already evening, definitely not suitable for traveling further; they could only rest here for another night.

Then he went to check into a room.

But as they were about to check in, a man at the reception started shouting.

“What the hell? No rooms left? Such a big scenic area and you say no rooms? Get me a room quickly or I will smash up your place!”

Xiao Zhan looked over and saw not just one person but a group dressed in Western suits and leather shoes.

The one shouting at the front, probably their leader.

“They’re from the Tang Family.”

Liu Xin said beside Xiao Zhan.

The Tang Family, one of the Eight Great Families.

Xiao Zhan had briefly interacted with the Tang Family at an auction held in Haolong Villa before, but that was with the younger generation, Tang Wei.

Now among this group, a middle-aged man wearing a black Tang suit was sitting on a sofa in the lobby, looking utterly relaxed, as if none of this involved him.

“That should be the Tang Family’s Law Enforcement Elder Tang Kun, he is also the first expert of the Tang Family.”

Liu Xin continued, following Xiao Zhan’s gaze.

The Tang Family was controlled by two brothers, the elder brother Tang Qing was the family head, a Peak Sixth Grade Realm expert rumored to have already stepped into the Half-step Sovereign Realm.

The younger brother Tang Kun, a genuine Seventh Grade Sovereign, was not interested in power and entirely engrossed in cultivation with deep, unfathomable strengths.

With Tang Kun here, that meant the Tang Family was determined to secure the Holy Snow Lotus.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan’s eyes involuntarily rested on Tang Kun amidst the crowd.

Tang Kun, dressed neatly in his black Tang suit, his hair impeccably groomed, not a hair out of place. Sitting on the sofa, his posture was upright, his facial muscles serious and motionless, exuding an extreme sense of stability.

However, just as Xiao Zhan was about to subconsciously release his Perception Skill, Tang Kun suddenly opened his eyes and directly met Xiao Zhan’s gaze.

Xiao Zhan was startled and immediately withdrew his perception.

“That old fellow’s perception is really sharp; I almost got caught by him.”

Xiao Zhan maintained his composure, masking his surprise.

He was confident that Tang Kun hadn’t detected him. His spiritual power had touched Tang Kun only for an instant before swiftly withdrawing, too fast to be noticed.

Sure enough, when Tang Kun looked towards Xiao Zhan, there was a flash of hesitation in his eyes.

Then a hint of surprise appeared.

But it lasted only half a second before he withdrew his gaze and closed his eyes to rest again.

“Did you hear me? Arrange a room immediately!”

The arguing continued.

The young girl at the reception was a bit scared, her face was pale, “I’m sorry, sir, we truly didn’t anticipate so many tourists today. It’s our fault for not preparing sufficiently.”

“What use is an apology? If it’s your fault, then solve it. Not prepared enough? Then get prepared. I’ve come from far away, do you want me to sleep outside in the freezing cold?”

“Yeah, with no rooms how are we supposed to sleep? If there aren’t enough rooms, don’t bring us up here! Does your scenic area not even have this much planning?”

Some encouraged the ruckus.

Having been tricked by the guide, they wanted to find the guide to reason with, but there was no trace of the guide.

Xiao Zhan looked around and noticed that the lobby was filled with many people, all without rooms.

“It seems there are many people here for the Holy Snow Lotus.”

Xiao Zhan exclaimed.

He wanted to scan these people, but remembering Tang Kun’s reaction just now, he suppressed that thought.

Liu Xin seemed to guess Xiao Zhan’s thoughts, “No need for perception, unless there’s a surprise, except for the Su Family you destroyed, as well as the four families guarding the remote, East Sea, Western Regions, all others have come.”

Xiao Zhan nodded, so he would just need to deal with three major families.

That’s not so bad.

No, not good either, in addition to the three major families, there were other outsiders.

As the man was about to roughly manhandle the young girl at the front desk, a manager looking person came out in a flurry.

“Sir, please don’t be angry, anger won’t solve anything and could harm your health. This problem indeed resulted from our lack of consideration, but please rest assured, since you’re here, there will definitely be a place for you to stay. If there aren’t enough rooms, I’ll vacate mine to ensure you all have accommodation.”