There were three entrances to the Flaming River Trading Point. Under normal circumstances, this was not a good time to travel. Even in the few large trading points in the central region, it was the quietest time of the year other than the coldest winter.
Travel teams usually avoided the cold and hot weather when traveling. However, since the weather had warmed up before the full moon, the temperature had yet to drop. The Flaming River Trading Point was bustling with activity. Most of the travellers were here for beast hides because beast hides were very cheap at this time of the year. Most of them were high-quality fearsome beast hides.
Yanjiao increased their patrols and guards. To the travellers, they thought it was because there were too many people here that they had to increase the number of patrols. The people who initially had other thoughts also temporarily stopped after seeing the strengthened guards. A few days ago, there were people who tried to force people to buy and sell goods in the trading point. When they were bumped into by the Flaming Horn patrol team, they were immediately thrown out. Luckily, the troublemaker was smart and did not draw his sword. If he drew his sword on a Yanjiao patrol team, he would be dead.
In the face of a stronger force, even if they were unhappy with the rules, they had to follow them. Luckily, most of the travel teams liked this place. After being punished time and time again, the people in the trading point became much more obedient.
As for everyone's misunderstanding, the Flaming Horns did not explain.
Kun Tu was on duty at the largest entrance of the trading point today. After he returned from the Flaming River with Shao Xuan, his status among the guards had risen. Those who could be brought out by the First Elder were always envied by others.
When Kun Tu was resting, he would also talk to the team about the expedition. He knew what to say and what not to say. If he said something that shouldn't be made public, he wouldn't be able to follow the expedition in the future.
No matter what they did during their break, they had to be on duty. Kun Tu was originally thinking about Caesar's third eye. Today, Caesar came to the trading point with Shao Xuan but he did not see Caesar's third eye. However, now was not the time to think about this. He suppressed his curiosity and focused on guarding.
A whistle came from the forest in the distance. Kun Tu and the others' expressions changed. They raised their guard again and looked in the direction of the whistle.
Since Yanjiao's patrols had expanded their patrols, the area they were patrolling had also increased. Those who wanted to rob outside the Flaming River Trading Point had no choice but to retreat further.
The whistle just now was a warning to the guards to be on high alert. A dangerous person was coming. If it was just a regular robber, the patrol team would not have issued such a whistle.
"What's wrong?" Xiang Chen, who was in charge of guarding the perimeter, was originally at the other door. When he heard the commotion, he immediately rushed over.
"There's a troublesome person."
Kun Tu stared at the path in the forest. There was no cover there, so they could see clearly if someone was walking there.
Not long after, a voice came from the other side. It was a human voice.
Kun Tu and the others originally thought that it must be a large group of people from other tribes that could make the patrol team send out such a warning signal. However, they didn't expect that other than the patrol team, there were only two strangers walking out of the forest.
When they saw the two people, including Xiang Chen and Kun Tu, the guards' eyelids twitched. They had interacted with many people, so they could distinguish between those who had merged their fire seed and those who hadn't. Up until now, other than the Rain tribe and the Drumming tribe who had merged their fire seed, none of the other members of the expedition team had merged their fire seed.
But now, the two people who came over were both people who had fused with fire seeds! Especially the big guy, he gave off a dangerous vibe. No wonder the patrol team sent out such a warning signal. These people were over three meters tall and had a sturdy physique. They exuded an aura more ferocious than a fearsome beast. It would be strange if they were not on guard. Anyone who saw them would be on high alert.
Xiang Chen looked at the two strangers brought over by the patrol team. He was suspicious. Others might not know but he was called to a meeting every few days by Zheng Luo. Naturally, he knew some things that others did not. Last time, Zheng Luo told them that there were people coming from the other side of the sea. Were these two people from the other side of the sea?
Why did they come to Yanjiao?
No matter what, they had to be on high alert before they knew the other party's background. The people who came from the other side were cunning. If they could make it here alive, they must be strong.
Xiang Chen's gaze landed on the plain-clothed person who did not look like he could fight. Although his clothes were tattered in many places, he did not look pathetic at all. He even had a faint smile on his face. He looked very gentle. However, this person made Xiang Chen even more vigilant. The big guy next to him was obviously protecting this person. Xiang Chen was all too familiar with this kind of attitude. He had seen it many times in the slave master's city on the other side of the sea. It was a master-slave relationship!
The word 'slave master' made the hairs on Xiang Chen's arms stand on end. It was as if he was about to enter battle mode.
The patrol team member who brought them over had a strange expression on his face. When he saw Xiang Chen look over, he explained, "They're here for Grand Elder." He paused, then lowered his voice. "His name is Yi Si."
"Someone from the Yi family of the Six Tribes?!" Xiang Chen's frown deepened as he looked at the person who was smiling warmly in front of him.
Yi Si smiled but did not answer. He just stood there.
Xiang Chen stared at Yi Si for a few seconds, then glanced at the person next to Yi Si. "Grand Elder happens to be here today. Come with me."
Xiang Chen brought Yi Si and the big guy into the city and headed towards the Flaming River Castle.
After they walked away, the guard at the gate asked the patrol team, "What happened?"
"Don't mention it. We were patrolling when we heard screams. When we went over, we saw that big guy." The person who spoke made a pulling gesture with his hands. "He ripped a person in half. Those were probably robbers. I didn't expect to meet such a tough guy. "
Inside the Flaming River Castle, Shao Xuan was reading the animal skin scroll that was delivered today when he heard someone report that Xiang Chen had brought two strange people over. They said they were looking for him.
Shao Xuan was still wondering who they were. When he saw Yi Si, he was surprised. "Why are you here?"
Shao Xuan still had an impression of Yi Si. They had met at the small field near Ji Ju's field. He could understand if the other members of the Yi family came over. But shouldn't this person be guarding that small field and helping people settle accounts?
When Yi Si saw Shao Xuan, the first thing he said was, "Long time no see."
The second thing he said was, "Is there anything to eat?"
Shao Xuan gestured for someone to bring some food over.
"Bring more. Qing Fu has been hungry for a long time. He might eat more," Yi Si added.
How shameless!
Zheng Luo sat on the side and observed the two. The big guy was just a slave. No matter how strong he was, he was still a slave. What he cared about was why the Yi family came all the way here. Their tribe wasn't close to the Yi family. Not only that, they didn't have a good relationship. The Yi family had contributed a lot to the people who tried to kill them back then.
Shao Xuan looked at the big guy who was standing there quietly. After Yi Si spoke, his eyes lit up and he couldn't help but gulp. He looked starving. The 'Grasshopper' that Yi Si had mentioned just now was none other than this person.
"Your slave is not bad." He was able to escort someone here alive. This was not a simple person.
Yi Si sighed. He sensed Zheng Luo and Xiang Chen's wary gazes. He didn't beat around the bush. "I'm here to seek refuge with you."
Zheng Luo and Xiang Chen didn't believe him at all. The Yi family of the six tribes, a noble from the Royal City, came all the way here to seek refuge with the Yanjiao tribe?
Do you think I'm stupid?
Shao Xuan was only surprised for a moment before asking, "Has there been a change in the situation there?"
"The land under my name has been taken back to recruit people. I can't do divination so I can't survive. I have to find another way."
So that's why he came here?
Zheng Luo and Xiang Chen still didn't believe him. The slave masters were too cunning, especially the Yi family.
Just then, someone came over with roasted beast meat.
Qing Fu's eyes were glued to the meat, saliva dripping from his mouth. Even so, he didn't eat. Instead, he looked at Yi Si.
"Eat," said Yi Si.
Qing Fu grinned excitedly. Then he pounced on a roasted beast leg and began chewing.
This man was scarier than the Zhi tribe when he smiled. Everyone in the room thought at the same time. When Qing Fu smiled, her four fangs were much longer than the rest of her teeth. She looked like a ferocious beast that was about to bite someone.
But this was the man they were looking for. He didn't have a trace of murderous intent. In fact, he looked calm and happy. If one didn't look at him and just felt his aura, he would be temporarily classified as harmless. Even the Yanjiao people, who were sensitive to auras, could sense it.
"Qing Fu has fearsome beast blood in his veins." Yi Si ate the meat unhurriedly. "It's said that Qing Fu's ancestors were from a certain tribe. Later, the fire seed disappeared in large quantities. After merging with the fire seed, the tribe dispersed. I don't know which tribe it was exactly. It's been too long and no one can say for sure. All I know is that half of the people in that tribe have fearsome beast blood in their veins. They are strong, powerful and have amazing recovery abilities. Unfortunately, they aren't smart."
A natural humanoid war machine with low IQ. This was Yi Si's evaluation of Qing Fu and his tribe members with fearsome beast blood in their veins.
"If they're left alone in the forest, they'll die soon. They don't know how to tell directions and can easily fall into traps. No matter how strong they are, they can't make up for that. However, it's good to be a slave. "Yi Si said.
It wasn't the Yanjiao people's savage and ferocious aura, but it was closer to the natural wild aura of the fearsome beasts in the forest.
Someone with fearsome beast blood in their veins. Did that mean Qing Fu was a half-beast man? No wonder Qing Fu looked like a fearsome beast in the forest at first glance.
His ancestors had strong tastes.
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