The hot spring lake steamed in the distance, and up close, the surface of the lake had a faint red tint. The water was clear, with schools of colorful fish swimming within.
These fish ranged from the size of koi to that of tiny shrimp, with large heads, long fins and tails, and semi-transparent bodies.
Liu Lang Xia tested the water temperature and immediately jumped in, floating comfortably on the surface. Wen Wen watched him for a moment, and upon seeing that the water around him remained clear, he let out a sigh of relief.
He really only looked dirty; otherwise, the water nearby would have been muddied the moment he jumped in.
Following Liu Lang Xia's example, everyone else plunged into the water like dumplings. Miao Xin Yi squatted by the lake, poked the surface with her finger, and quickly pulled her hand away. Su Dan Xiaoshuo Wang.
"Aren't these guys afraid of the heat? Superhumans really are different."
Ye Wen tested the water temperature with her foot and then easily stepped into the lake, her elegant posture making several of the men stare.
Although she was an ice-elemental superhuman, she did not dislike the high temperature of the hot spring.
Tao Qing Qing, wearing a green swimsuit, also entered the water next to Ye Wen, taking advantage of her femininity to stay close to Ye Wen.
For most girls, Ye Wen was also stunningly beautiful, and she inspired no jealousy.
Wen Wen found a good spot, tossed in his rocking chair, and lay down, gently swaying.
The proprietress hadn't been exaggerating. The moment Wen Wen settled in, he felt the effects. The water temperature was irrelevant to him; he could even take a cold shower in boiling water. However, the special energies in the water made him feel incredibly comfortable.
These energies permeated Wen Wen's body, slowly relieving his physical fatigue. Even he found it very pleasant here.
But while he felt comfortable, others might not. Several superhumans at the Assimilation realm could soak here peacefully. Li Na Tuo, Ye Wen, and Lin Zhe Yuan were so comfortable they were almost moaning.
The special energies within the water were most effective for those like them, who were in the lower or middle order.
Superhumans below the Assimilation realm fared less well. The water temperature alone was enough to make them struggle; not every superhuman could tolerate a heat that could boil eggs.
Soon, more than a dozen people emerged, their faces flushed, not from shyness, but from being "cooked" by the water.
The remaining individuals were resisting the invasion of these strange energies. The stronger their power, the longer they could resist. While they endured with difficulty, Wen Wen got out of his rocking chair and began to freestyle swim here.
However, within an hour, they had all exited the hot spring lake one after another; it was their limit.
Still, this short hour-long journey into the hot spring lake would bring them significant benefits.
San Zai Er swam in the lake, suddenly biting a foot-long fish. After a couple of bites, he spat it out and gagged.
Although these fish looked good, their taste... was only slightly better than garbage.
Once all the superhumans below the Assimilation realm had left, Liu Lang Xia spoke, "Let's be frank, Detective Tour Guide... our trip is probably not as simple as it seems, is it?"
Si Fuler Mo remained silent. Along the way, those with sufficient strength could tell something was amiss.
"What do you mean not simple? Does this hotel have other services?" Li Na Tuo asked, confused after a brief pause.
Ye Wen rolled her eyes. This guy really had muscles growing out of his brain.
Wen Wen was doing a breaststroke nearby, not yet involved in their conversation. Tao Qing Qing and Ye Wen were already arm in arm, and some of Ye Wen's movements caused her face to blush slightly, though it was hard to tell in the hot spring.
"Since Mr. Liu Lang Xia has brought this up, I'll be direct as well. I am indeed on a mission this time. Intelligence indicates that something will appear within the tour group."
"I don't know who will have it, I don't know its current form, and I don't know how or when it will appear, but it will definitely appear."
"Because this is the prediction result of the highest containment—the Silent Prophet."
"The Silent Prophet..." Liu Lang Xia was taken aback. Unlike ordinary demon hunters, his years of hunting had made him quite knowledgeable.
The so-called Silent Prophet was one of the highest containments of the Hunter Association, possessing abilities that, to some extent, surpassed those of a Cataclysm-level entity.
The Silent Prophet was a golden-haired Caucasian human, appearing to be a male between thirty and forty-five years old. His hands and feet were bound by spiked restraints, and he was suspended like a silkworm cocoon from an oak tree.
The area within a ten-kilometer radius of the Silent Prophet was a zone of absolute silence, and the Prophet's mouth was also bound, preventing him from speaking.
The Silent Prophet knew everything that was to happen in the future. For a price, one could ask him questions, but his replies would only be vague information. Without external interference, this information had an accuracy rate of over ninety percent.
Each question would cause the Silent Prophet's restraints to loosen slightly. If the Hunter Association deployed the Silent Prophet to find something, it must be extremely important.
And such a thing was entrusted to Si Fuler Mo, who only possessed Middle Order strength?
Seeing Liu Lang Xia's gaze, Si Fuler Mo gave a wry smile. "Actually, the Silent Prophet's prophecy also included me. Additionally, I am quite skilled in such matters, which is why I am in charge."
Although Ye Wen was Ye Hai Mo's daughter, she actually knew nothing about the Silent Prophet. However, she understood what a Highest Containment was, so she realized she had already gotten entangled in trouble.
Seeing her expression change, Si Fuler Mo pulled a white scale from his shorts. This scale bore Ye Hai Mo's insignia, and in the Washington Hunter Association, this scale was equivalent to the president's order.
"Previously, when things were not clear, I naturally did not interfere with anyone's actions. But now that you are aware of my mission, you cannot leave the tour group's formation until the end of the trip."
Ye Wen bit her lip. She was Ye Hai Mo's daughter, but also a demon hunter, so she could not disobey her father's formal command.
Liu Lang Xia sighed and nodded. If he had known this, he wouldn't have brought it up; leaving quietly would have been the best option.
Looking at Wen Wen, who had switched to a freestyle swimming posture, Si Fuler Mo felt a slight headache. Wen Wen possessed True Order strength and had always operated outside the association's rules, so Ye Hai Mo's order might not truly bind him.
Wen Wen stopped his awkward swimming style and smiled at Si Fuler Mo, saying, "You don't need to worry about me. I find this matter quite interesting, so I won't be leaving for now."