Chapter 521: The Ling Family, the Wan Family, and Wan Tianlei

The great tomb, the demonic beasts suddenly going mad?

Listening to the various discussions in the lobby on the first floor, Wang Jianqiang raised an eyebrow.

Could this madness of the demonic beasts be related to that great tomb?

To tell the truth.

He was not very keen on this kind of adventure and treasure-hunting work.

But if that great tomb was truly related to the abnormality of the demonic beasts.

Then he would have to go in and take a look.

Fortunately, the Dark Pavilion had assigned him a teammate at the Spirit Transformation Stage.

Even if they entered the tomb, there shouldn't be much of a problem.

Just as Wang Jianqiang was lost in thought from hearing the discussions of the crowd downstairs.

A series of knocks on the door suddenly came.

"My lord, the specialty you requested has been brought."

Wang Jianqiang's expression shifted, and he nodded, "Come in."

Upon hearing his words, the guest room door opened.

The female receptionist from before walked in.

Behind her, more than a dozen women with graceful figures followed.

These women were thinly dressed, with very little fabric.

It was as if they couldn't afford clothes.

Wang Jianqiang's gaze swept over these women, and he looked at the female receptionist in surprise, "What is this..."

The female receptionist smiled upon hearing this, "Doesn't my lord want the specialty of my shop? They are it."

"Their cultivation has all reached the Golden Core Stage, and they have been specially trained by our shop; they will certainly satisfy you, my lord."

Wang Jianqiang's expression froze, and his brows slowly furrowed.

Seeing Wang Jianqiang frown, the female receptionist's heart skipped a beat, and the smile on her face became somewhat apprehensive, "Is there something you are dissatisfied with, my lord?"

Wang Jianqiang shook his head indifferently, "Have them all go down; I, Wang, am an upright gentleman, how could I engage in such sordid acts?"

"You are trying to ruin my reputation!"

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's righteous and stern words, the female receptionist's heart skipped a beat.

A Seventh-Order Will Stage prodigy.

Not to mention that there was a high probability of a major power supporting him behind the scenes, his own strength alone was not something that could be easily provoked.

Once the owner of the building knew that she had angered a Seventh-Order Will Stage Cultivator.

Then...

Thinking of this, her face suddenly turned pale.

She knelt on the ground with a thud, her expression fearful as she said, "My lord, please calm your anger; it is all my fault."

"I misunderstood your meaning, my lord; I beg for your forgiveness."

Wang Jianqiang raised an eyebrow.

He had only slightly expressed a trace of dissatisfaction, and this woman had actually performed such a grand kowtow.

Was the service at this Tianxiang Tower this good?

No.

Immediately after.

He shook his head again.

He had been paying attention to the first floor earlier and had also seen the service of the Tianxiang Tower staff.

Toward others, the people of this Tianxiang Tower were not so servile.

Recalling the words of the female receptionist before entering the guest room.

Wang Jianqiang's heart stirred.

He had originally thought the other party was just being polite...

Now it seemed.

The other party must have used a Magic Treasure to detect his cultivation.

Seventh-Order Will Stage.

That was already the level of a super prodigy.

It was not strange that they could make the other party so terrified.

Thinking of this.

Wang Jianqiang couldn't help but sigh at the caution of this Tianxiang Tower.

The value of this high-level cultivation-detecting Magic Treasure was not low.

That Tianxiang Tower was actually willing to equip the receptionists in the building with such an item; they had truly invested heavily.

He looked at the female receptionist.

Not wanting to make things difficult for her, he waved his hand.

"You all go down; just bring me something to eat and drink."

He was on a mission now; how could he be in the mood for pleasure?

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, the female receptionist felt as if she had been granted amnesty.

"Thank you, my lord."

The female receptionist stood up cautiously, signaled to the women, and hurried away with them.

After the female receptionist and the others left, Wang Jianqiang shook his head.

He had a mission to attend to now.

Moreover, the matter of Xing Li weighed on his heart; how could he be in the mood for amusement?

His gaze turned once again toward the first floor.

Not long after.

A conversation between two people caught his attention.

"A major event has occurred in our Cang City recently; I wonder if you, Daoist Friend, have heard of it?"

"Oh? Could Brother Lu elaborate?"

Wang Jianqiang's heart stirred.

His Spirit Sense instantly enveloped the entire first-floor lobby.

Upon hearing his companion's inquiry, the man surnamed Lu smiled and said, "The Wan Family may be about to make a move against the Ling Family."

As his voice fell.

The surroundings suddenly went quiet.

"Is this brother referring to the matter of the Wan Family proposing marriage to the Ling Family, only to be rejected?"

At a nearby table, a burly man looked toward the cultivator surnamed Lu.

"Exactly."

The cultivator surnamed Lu nodded.

"I, Gua, have also heard of this matter; that Ling Family is simply asking for it."

"The Ling Family Clan Head is merely a Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator; while that is decent enough, looking at all the powers in Cang City, they can at best rank in the upper-middle tier. They are simply not on the same level as a hegemon-tier power like the Wan Family, yet they dared to humiliate the Wan Family."

"It would be strange if the Wan Family let the Ling Family off."

"The only reason they haven't made a move yet is that their attention was drawn away by the changes in the Taicang Mountain Range."

"Although the Taicang Mountain Range is chaotic now, it has not posed a threat to Cang City, so the Wan Family's attention has naturally returned to the Ling Family."

"This Ling Family, it seems, is doomed to face this Tribulation."

After this person finished speaking, a middle-aged man in green robes shook his head, "The Ling Family is inferior to the Wan Family; everyone knows this, it is indisputable. But for you, brother, to say the Ling Family humiliated the Wan Family, I fear that is somewhat biased."

"The Wan Family seeking a marriage alliance with the Ling Family—anyone with a discerning eye can see at a glance that the Wan Family wants to obtain that prodigy of the Ling Family who entered the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace."

"Not to mention the Ling Family, even for the Wan Family, such a prodigy is hard to come by and is the hope for revitalizing the clan."

"The Ling Family simply did not want the prodigy they worked so hard to cultivate to be snatched away by the Wan Family and gave a tactful refusal; how can that be called humiliation?"

Ling Family?

Dahuang Immortal Palace Student?

Third floor, inside the guest room.

Wang Jianqiang's expression shifted.

Just as he was frowning in thought, the person who called himself Gua sneered, "A genius is only a strong person of the future; if they haven't grown up, they are nothing."

"No matter how strong the Ling Family prodigy is, can they fight against a Spirit Transformation Stage cultivator?"

"The Wan Family is the boss of this Cang City now; for the Ling Family to refuse the Wan Family is simply not knowing what is good for them."

"Everyone can talk about reason, but in a world where the strong are respected, one's fist is the greatest reason."

"You, Daoist Friend, don't think the Wan Family developed to where they are today by reasoning with people, do you?"

Hearing this, the middle-aged man in green robes fell silent.

Just then, the man surnamed Lu spoke again, "You are right, Daoist Friend. Reason is only spoken of between opponents of similar strength; the Wan Family will not reason with the Ling Family."

The others also nodded in agreement, sighing.

Just as Wang Jianqiang was listening to the discussion of the people downstairs, a knock on the door suddenly came.

"Enter."

Wang Jianqiang said indifferently.

After his voice fell.

Several beautiful women walked in from outside the door.

They respectfully placed some Spirit Fruit and Spirit Wine on the table in front of him.

Afterward, they bowed respectfully to Wang Jianqiang and retreated.

Wang Jianqiang picked up a Spirit Fruit the size of a longan and placed it in his mouth.

His eyes brightened.

Although the energy contained in these Spirit Fruits was not much, it was extremely pure.

For a cultivator of his level, it might not have much effect.

But if Foundation Establishment Stage and Golden Core Stage cultivators consumed them long-term, the effect on their cultivation would be much greater.

Since this Tianxiang Tower could sell this item as a commodity, they must have a stable source.

Perhaps they even grew it themselves.

If he could transplant some to the Hehuan Sect, it would be of great use for the development of the Hehuan Sect's power.

Thinking this way.

He took another sip of the Spirit Wine.

His eyes brightened even more.

The Spirit Wine also contained energy, and it even exceeded the Spirit Fruit!

Just as Wang Jianqiang was tasting the Spirit Fruit and Spirit Wine.

Downstairs.

A group of three walked in.

Among the three, there were two men and one woman.

The person at the rear had the appearance of an old man, with lowered brows and submissive eyes, appearing to be a servant.

In front of the old man.

A young male and female Cultivator were embracing without any restraint.

Seeing these three.

The crowd's discussions ceased one after another, falling silent like cicadas in winter.

"Young Master Lei, your arrival is an honor; we failed to welcome you from afar."

After the three walked into Tianxiang Tower, the female receptionist who had greeted Wang Jianqiang immediately hurried up to meet them.

Among the three.

The young man released his female companion and looked at the female receptionist, "The usual rules, Room No. 1."

Hearing the words of "Young Master Lei," the female receptionist's expression faltered.

Before she could respond.

"Young Master Lei" had already led his female companion and the old servant past her and headed upstairs.

The female receptionist's expression shifted, and she hurriedly followed.

After the three went upstairs.

The crowd on the first floor finally let out long sighs of relief and began to discuss in low voices.

"It's Wan Tianlei!"

"Star Puppet, he didn't hear our previous discussion."

"This person is arrogant and domineering; if he finds out we were discussing the Wan Family, I truly don't know what will happen."

Wan Family.

Wan Tianlei?

While tasting the Spirit Fruit and Spirit Wine, Wang Jianqiang did not withdraw his Spirit Sense.

Although the voices downstairs were soft, they were clearly received by his ears.

Immediately following, he shook his head.

A look of regret appeared on his face.

Since this Wan Tianlei came.

Those people downstairs dared not discuss it anymore.

Regarding that Spirit Family, he was unable to learn anything more.

It seems.

He must go down and ask in person.

Just as the thought of going downstairs flashed through Wang Jianqiang's mind.

"Young Master Lei" and his group had already arrived at the third floor as if they were familiar with the path.

The female receptionist followed behind "Young Master Lei" and the other two.

Her expression was hesitant, and she wanted to say something several times, but failed to speak out after several attempts.

Seeing that the three had already approached Room No. 1.

The female receptionist dared not hesitate any longer.

She gritted her teeth.

She hurriedly ran forward and blocked the path in front of "Young Master Lei" and his group.

"Young Master Lei, please wait a moment."

"Young Master Lei" frowned, looked at the female receptionist, and said indifferently, "What? Is there something the matter?"

The female receptionist felt a moment of hesitation in her heart.

Seeing the look of impatience on the young man's face, her heart skipped a beat.

But after thinking about it, she still gritted her teeth and said, "Young Master Lei, Room No. 1 has already been booked by other guests, and Room No. 2 is still vacant. Why don't you go to Room No. 2 this time?"

Upon hearing this, the young man frowned.

To highlight one's status, Tianxiang Tower specifically divided its guest rooms into three levels.

Among them, the third floor contained the highest-level guest rooms.

But even within the same highest level, there were differences based on the room number.

Among them.

Room No. 1, which he often used, was the highest-level guest room in the entire Tianxiang Tower.

If he agreed to go to Room No. 2, wouldn't he be lower than the person in Room No. 1 for no reason?

Thinking of this, his heart stirred.

He looked at the female receptionist and asked in a deep voice, "Is the person in Room No. 1 from my Wan Family?" "No," the female receptionist shook her head.

The young man asked again, "Is it a leader of the top ten powers in Cang City?"

The female receptionist bit the bullet and shook her head again, "No."

Upon hearing this, the young man felt relieved, but his expression turned completely gloomy.

"Since that is the case, then tell me, on what grounds does he rank above this young master?"

"If you cannot give me a reason, this young master will certainly demand an explanation from your Tower Master."

The female receptionist's expression changed, and she secretly lamented in her heart.

When she had seen that Seventh-Order Will Stage prodigy earlier, she had instinctively received them with the highest protocol.

She had ushered them into the highest-standard guest room of Tianxiang Tower.

But...

Who could have imagined that Wan Tianlei would actually come today.

If she had known earlier, how would she have brought this trouble upon herself?

This Wan Tianlei was a notoriously spoiled playboy.

If today's matter was not handled well, he likely would not let it rest.

However, while Wan Tianlei was not to be trifled with, that unknown prodigy was likely even harder to provoke.

To cultivate to the Seventh-Order Will Stage, both talent and resources were indispensable.

The power behind that prodigy was very likely even more formidable.

If she had let them into a different guest room from the start, it would have been fine.

Asking them to change rooms halfway through, wasn't that clearly looking down on them?

Although the Wan Family was strong.

Offending someone like Wan Tianlei was a small matter; while it would invite Wan Tianlei's dissatisfaction, the Wan Family would not tear their relationship with Tianxiang Tower apart over this.

For Wanxiang Tower, while there was harm, it was not fatal.

But that unknown prodigy was a different story.

Thinking of this.

She immediately made a decision in her heart.

She looked at Wan Tianlei and, biting the bullet, said, "Young Master Lei, my Tianxiang Tower has its own regulations."

"Since the establishment of Tianxiang Tower, there has never been a precedent for asking a guest to change rooms."

"I ask that Young Master Lei be understanding."

Hearing the female receptionist's words, Wan Tianlei's expression instantly turned ugly.

In this Cang City.

Aside from the heads of those few major powers and the upper echelons of the Wan Family.

Whose status could be higher than his, a direct bloodline descendant of the Wan Family?

This female receptionist actually wanted him to enter the number two guest room; she was clearly looking down on him!!

"You bitch, you actually dare to be so rude to Young Master Lei, are you seeking death?"

Just at this moment.

The woman in Wan Tianlei's arms looked coldly at the female receptionist, "You are just a servant, yet you dare to be so bold; have your Tower Master come out."

Facing Wan Tianlei's anger, the female receptionist had already been somewhat at a loss.

But after hearing the woman's words, her expression shifted, "Young Master Lei, I am merely a servant of Wanxiang Tower and have no authority to break the rules of Wanxiang Tower."

"I will notify the Tower Master now and have the Tower Master handle this matter for you."

Upon hearing this, Wan Tianlei coldly shook his head, "No need, I will speak with him myself."

Saying this, he walked toward the number one guest room.

"Young Master Lei!"

Seeing this scene, the female receptionist was startled and moved to block him.

But the moment her feet moved, a tyrannical pressure suddenly emanated from beside her.

It made her feel as if she were trapped in a quagmire, making it difficult to move.

Immediately following, a faint voice entered her ears.

"Young Master Lei is doing things; you only need to watch."

"If any trouble arises, the Wan Family will naturally negotiate with your Tower Master."

She looked at the old man who had been following behind Wan Tianlei, and a touch of bitterness appeared on her face.

If Wan Tianlei was a local bully.

Then that Seventh-Order Will Stage Cultivator was most likely a powerful outsider.

If these two were to clash, the matter would likely blow up.