At the foot of Hidden Dragon Mountain stood a small estate.
Most of the time, it sat unused and somewhat run-down.
But over the past few days, dozens of people had come to clean it up and transport all kinds of supplies.
Tableware, tea sets, bedding, ingredients, tea leaves, fruit, writing brushes, ink...
The tiny estate had become a simple reception house at the foot of the mountain.
Countless martial artists had gathered here, turning the place into a meeting ground for heroes of the martial world.
Some had come from out of town and brought their own tents. Some slept directly in their cars, and some had even driven over in RVs.
Many prominent and influential families from all over had laid out bedding on the ground here. No one laughed at anyone else; they exchanged cupped-fist salutes, chatted about the martial world, and showed each other due respect.
Tang Xiaohao's arrival instantly livened up the place.
"Ah, the Young Sect Master is here! Hahaha! Quick, quick, quick, Young Sect Master, please come in! Ah, who would have thought the Young Sect Master would come down the mountain to visit everyone? Everyone, give him a round of applause!"
Tang Xiaohao wore white robes and held a folding fan. Two burly men followed behind him. He looked every bit the refined gentleman, his bearing utterly impeccable.
"Xiao Hao came on my father's orders to greet all the seniors and fellow martial artists. Especially our friends who have traveled from afar, Xiao Hao offers Tang Sect's respects to all of you!"
Everyone immediately began flattering him.
"Master of Tang Sect is a hero of his generation, and the Young Sect Master is accomplished despite his youth. Tang Sect has entered the ranks of the Five Great Families—its glory is boundless!"
"Young