CHAPTER 552: CHAPTER 552 HUANG DUOHUAN

During the conversation, Liu Xin noticed the security guards in the scenic area seemed to be heading towards them.

Damn, turns out it’s a shady scenic spot.

Such a serene and pure place, yet it harbored such a dark spot.

Seeing Liu Xin taken aback, the guide spoke in a softer tone, "Kindly reminding you all, the path to Holy Mountain Temple is not easy to travel. Many Demon Beasts lurk around, ready to devour you at any moment. Only with us guiding you can your safety be fully ensured!"

"Pah, who do you think you’re looking down on? I’m not interested!"

Liu Xin cursed loudly, her face full of disdain.

Just as she was about to continue her tirade, Xiao Zhan tugged at her, signaling her to let it go.

It’s just a matter of some money, let them have it, Xiao Zhan isn’t strapped for cash anyway.

Seeing Xiao Zhan restraining her, Liu Xin forcibly calmed her rage, thinking it was getting late and any further delays might be problematic, hence she decided not to argue with the guide anymore.

"Pah, consider it a gift to a dog."

The guide was called a dog, but he didn’t mind and smiled as he began to lead the way.

What does it matter if I’m called a dog?

Does me being called a dog make me one?

If I really were a dog, would it need her saying it?

Only money in the wallet is what really matters.

But before he could speak, the man who came earlier spoke up, "This guide is really a dog, promised exclusive service but turned out to be deceitful!"

As he spoke, everyone’s gaze turned towards him.

Liu Xin also looked at him.

Seeing the attention, the man took advantage of the guide’s delayed reaction and continued, "Forget it, you’re lucky today, mate. I’m in a hurry, not in the mood to argue with you. On any other day, I would have made you apologize and even smashed your scenic spot!"

The guide, puzzled, thought he was going to burst into anger. Is that all?

Paper tiger.

The man then shifted his gaze to Xiao Zhan and his companions, glanced at Xiao Zhan, then at the other two women, his eyes brightening, such top-notch beauties one after another.

However, he masked it well and quickly shifted his gaze to Liu Xin.

"Miss, I apologize, I wasn’t aware of the situation beforehand, got tricked by this guy. Had I known he was playing word tricks, I would have never intruded and disturbed you."

The man spoke sincerely.

But Liu Xin was not pleased, as the man looked greasy, smiling with squinty eyes, not tall, slightly plump, and very lecherous.

She subconsciously used her Insight Eye Skill and upon looking, her expression slightly shocked, but she disliked him even more.

"Bullshit paired with flowers, good cabbages dug up by pigs," Liu Xin muttered.

"What?" the man looked up.

"Nothing."

Liu Xin turned her head away, ignoring the man.

She had seen through this man’s intentions.

Seeing his warm face meet a cold butt, the man did not mind, but instead turned his attention to Xiao Zhan, "Young man, my name is Huang Duohuan, may I ask for yours?"

"Hello, my name is Xiao Zhan."

Xiao Zhan responded politely.

Quietly sizing up this Huang Duohuan, Xiao Zhan was surprised to find out that despite his greasy appearance, he was a Sixth Grade Spirit Master with a Talent Level of SS.

Appearances are indeed deceiving.

Then looking at the two women next to him, Xiao Zhan was even more surprised.

Both women were also Sixth Grade Spirit Masters.

Goodness, a party of three, all being Sixth Grade Spirit Masters, this lineup was even more luxurious than Xiao Zhan’s group.

Among them, there were only two Sixth Grade Spirit Masters.

One woman had a Contract link with Huang Duohuan, showing she was Huang Duohuan’s Artifact Spirit. But the other woman had no such link, and her aura was similar to Liu Xin and Jiang Xian’er’s—unique and independent.

This indicated the woman had no Contract.

No Contract and yet she managed to cultivate to the Sixth Grade alone?

This talent...

Not that strong either, one SS-class, the same as Huang Duohuan, another S-class, even less than Huang Duohuan.

This was a bit strange.

However, as Xiao Zhan delved deeper with his Perception, he noticed some differences between the two women. Both were Sixth Grade, but one was at the Peak of Sixth Grade, close to breaking into the Seventh Grade.

Meanwhile, the other was just entering the Sixth Grade, still unstable in her Realm.

This made it slightly more reasonable.

And although these two women were powerful and very beautiful, their actual age was much older than Jiang Xian’er and the others.

Huang Duohuan also scrutinized Xiao Zhan; lacking Xiao Zhan’s Perception Skill, he couldn’t gauge Xiao Zhan’s strength. But judging by his attire, demeanor, and the three beauties around him, he guessed Xiao Zhan probably came from a prominent family.

Of course, that’s just the surface. The subtle aura being emanated by Xiao Zhan and his company suggested he should be cautious.

"Young man, I truly apologize if we have disturbed you, was indeed in a rush. Otherwise, we would have found someone else, please forgive us."

Huang Duohuan played the sincerity card first.

Regardless of the opponent’s strength, a seemingly sincere approach to probe always works.

Xiao Zhan also didn’t want to cause conflict with three Sixth Grade Spirit Masters, and promptly replied, "It’s all right, we’re all just walking".

"Thank you very much."

Subsequently, the group started on their way.

As the guide mentioned, the path uphill was tough, especially after leaving the scenic area where the flat road suddenly became extremely rugged.

The beautiful scenery seen from afar instantly turned into potential dangers.

However, fortunately, everyone here was far from ordinary. Although the road was difficult to navigate, as long as they were slightly vigilant, there wasn’t any problem.

The guide, not very strong, probably only around Third Grade, but his Artifact Spirit was a pair of shoes, reducing much difficulty for him in walking.

Plus, he was used to this path, so leading the way was relatively easy for him.

But in reality, he was not relaxed at all.

He stealthily looked back at Xiao Zhan and his companions, slightly furrowing his brows, wondering internally, "What kind of skills do these people possess, I tried my best to leave them behind, yet how can they still keep up?"

Seems like the guide’s thoughts on extorting more money were futile.

Everyone proceeded in a single-file formation.

Ye Youlong led at the front, Jiang Xian’er and Liu Xin in the middle while Xiao Zhan at the back.

And behind Xiao Zhan, followed Huang Duohuan and his group.

Huang Duohan lagged at the very end.

"How is it, have you found out what kind of people they are?" Huang Duohuan quietly transmitted his voice to his Artifact Spirit.

"Can’t find out, no devices work here, but I think I’ve heard of the name Xiao Zhan somewhere," his female partner replied.

Huang Duohuan said, "Xiao Zhan isn’t important, the key is those two women without Contracts, we need to figure out their talents."