Shen Prefecture.
A shopping street one block from the Ma Family's old residence.
Five men and one woman, wearing sunglasses and expensive down jackets and carrying Canvas Bags, walked into the hotel they had booked in advance.
As the Ma Family's base, this was the only place in the Northeast unaffected by Chun Prefecture.
Little White Tiger's name was taboo here. No one dared mention it.
"Eighth Master, Sister Yuan has everything arranged. The fifth floor of our hotel overlooks the Ma Family's main gate across the street. It couldn't be better for surveillance."
They entered the room.
The hotel manager had long been waiting respectfully.
"You're the Sleeper Agent Xiao Yuan arranged?" Old Ninth walked to the window, setting down his Canvas Bag while keeping a wary eye on the street below.
Only after confirming that no one had followed them did he turn back and examine the man closely.
He wore a fitted suit and looked cultured and refined. He was around fifty, with thick prescription glasses, and looked educated at a glance.
The conflict between the Ma Family and Chun Prefecture was no secret. Both sides wished they could watch the other every second.
How could Xiao Yuan not have planted someone in Shen Prefecture?
"Yes, Ninth Master. My name is Old Tian. My business failed three years ago, and when I had nowhere left to turn, a friend introduced me to Sister Yuan."
The manager bowed courteously and introduced himself. "Sister Yuan bought my children back from my creditors and gave me some money."
"After learning that I'd run a hotel before, she arranged for me to enter Shen Prefecture as an investor and open this establishment."
The man was not an Awakened. He had never previously been involved in aboveground business or had any connection