Yanjiao stayed in the Royal City for three days. Even though Shao Xuan wanted to leave as soon as possible, the team still needed time to rest. If they didn't travel in good condition, they might be delayed and suffer more losses.
However, they didn't slack off during these three days. They went shopping and received guests. More and more caravans came over to curry favor. For now, Yanjiao only signed an agreement with the Black Bear caravan. This agreement involved the Flaming River tribe, the Longboat tribe, and the Black Bear caravan. It was beneficial to all three parties. As for the other caravans, Yanjiao didn't know much about them. They would have to wait and see how these caravans perform.
Yanjiao's trip to the Royal City also meant that the sea route was officially opened. In the future, more and more caravans would use the sea route to travel to the other side.
Other than the chaos on the streets that day, many people in the Royal City welcomed the tribesmen from the Flaming River tribe. This was because the tribesmen had a lot of good goods. Everyone was satisfied with the trade. The tribesmen got what they wanted, and the merchants in the Royal City also got their gems at satisfactory prices.
The people in the Royal City were very prideful, so they didn't lack ornaments. Rare gems were undoubtedly a symbol of status. This time, there were more gems flowing into the Royal City than before. Soon, people on the streets could see the gems around their necks and fingers. It was as if they had become rich overnight.
The tribesmen were also very satisfied with the rewards they received from this trip. Not only were they rewarded with material goods, but they also received many important experiences. The gemstones they paid were only a small portion of what they had. Take the crystal in Abuli's hand for example. In the Drumming tribe, a crystal like that wasn't much, but it was able to cause a stir here, just like how metal weapons shocked the tribe back then.
No one could say for sure whether this exchange would speed up destruction or development. Who was smart and who was stupid? Who would gain the most benefits? No one could say for sure. Time would prove everything.
Three days later, the Flaming River tribe's team left the Royal City.
Looking at the three flags in the distance, the merchants in the Royal City were reluctant to part with them. If there were no more gems to earn, of course, he would be reluctant. Their impression of the other continent was limited to the Flaming River Basin and Yanjiao, as well as the Long boat that could travel by sea. As for the other tribes, they didn't have much of a presence here.
The caravans were already getting restless. The Black Bears were also preparing for their first trip across the sea. What was surprising was that the Six Aristocrats of the Royal City were unusually quiet. They did not move for a long time, as if they were waiting for something.
While the Yanjiao team was making their way back, somewhere far away from the coast and the Royal City, in a forest on a mountain.
Robber Seven was sleeping on a thick tree branch. After stealing the Chief's Bone Lock from Yanjiao, Robber Seven had avoided Yanjiao's team and hid here. Before this, he had spread the news to the rest of the Robbers, letting them know that he, Robber Seven, had stolen Si's Chief's Bone Lock again!
Robber Seven was waiting for Yanjiao to leave before he came out to stir up trouble. By then, he wouldn't have to worry about anything. Other than Shao Xuan, Robber Seven wasn't afraid of anyone. Although Gan Qie gave him a dangerous feeling, Robber Seven believed that if he could avoid him once, he could do it again. Gan Qie was nothing, Robber Seven thought.
With that in mind, Robber Seven lived a peaceful life. Every day, he would hide in the forest and sleep, counting the time in boredom.
An eagle's cry jolted Robber Seven out of his reverie. He knew all the birds that frequented the mountains, but the eagle's cry didn't belong to any of the species that would normally appear in the mountains. Moreover, this eagle's cry was familiar to Robber Seven. He thought of the eagle from the Flaming Horn tribe, but he didn't think it was possible. He had already hidden so far away, how could he still hear it?
Cautiously, Robber Seven flipped open the branches above him and observed the situation in the sky through the small gaps between the leaves.
An eagle was circling in the sky. The other birds on the mountain avoided it and the wild beasts hid as well, afraid of being targeted. Against a high-level predator, they could only hide to save their lives.
The surroundings quieted down, with only the occasional echo of the eagle's cry.
The eagle in the sky flew lower. It was much larger than an ordinary eagle, and with the pattern of its feathers and the cry, Robber Seven no longer held on to any hope.
It's really that eagle!
Why is it here?
If this eagle is here, then where is Shao Xuan? Is Shao Xuan here too?
Robber Seven panicked. He could feel his bones aching all over. He didn't dare to imagine what would happen if he was caught again. The last time he escaped, it was because Si appeared with his men and held Shao Xuan back. This time, no one else came to distract him. Was he in for it?
Soon enough, Robber Seven realized that there was no one else on the eagle's back. But that didn't mean that no one else would appear.
Robber Seven didn't dare to move. He quickly treated himself as a tree rooted in the forest, blending in with the surroundings. He didn't even notice the bug bite. His eyes were fixed on the sky, and at the same time, he paid attention to any movements around him.
The eagle in the sky circled around the mountain. After a few more rounds, Robber Seven saw that the eagle in the sky had dropped something on the ground. It fell into the forest. Robber Seven looked at the eagle in the sky again. It didn't fly down to the ground to investigate. Instead, it circled around and left.
Robber Seven waited patiently for half a day, but he didn't notice any other movements. Moreover, the surroundings were starting to regain their vitality. The birds and beasts that were hiding were starting to come out. The eagle had left, and there weren't any strangers or beasts nearby. Robber Seven didn't notice anything.
When the sun was about to set, Robber Seven couldn't hold back his curiosity. He carefully crept towards the place where the object fell. Finally, he found it on a tree.
It was a bamboo tube with two words written on it — "Robber Seven".
When he saw the two words, Robber Seven's heart skipped a beat. His instincts told him that it wasn't anything good. But he was even more curious. Why would the eagle drop this bamboo tube here? Was it a coincidence, or was it intentional?
After some hesitation, Robber Seven couldn't hold back his curiosity. He went over to the tree and took down the bamboo tube. He twisted it open.
Inside the bamboo tube was a scroll made of animal skin. There were words written on it.
Robber Seven was like a statue. His body was stiff as he stared at the words on the scroll. The more he looked, the paler his face became. It was as if he was frightened, and as if he was discouraged.
Bam!
Robber Seven slammed the scroll on the ground. His face turned from pale to red as he panted heavily.
The words on the scroll were written by Shao Xuan. He wanted Robber Seven to deliver the item to Yanjiao himself.
It didn't say what would happen if Robber Seven didn't do it. But the more Robber Seven thought about it, the more he felt lucky. No one in the Robber Clan knew of Robber Seven's whereabouts, and no one from Bi could find him no matter how hard they tried. However, the eagle had left a scroll here.
It was just an ordinary scroll, but to Robber Seven, it was like a bomb. He couldn't recover from it for a few days.
Regardless of Robber Seven's decision after receiving the scroll, Yanjiao's team continued with their original plan. Unlike when they came, the cities they passed by on their way back were no longer on full alert. They even opened their gates to welcome them. They hoped that Yanjiao's team could stay in their cities for a long time. Some caravans that didn't make it to the Royal City tried to approach Yanjiao to talk about cooperation.
The news of the peace treaty had already spread to other cities. Then, the traveling teams would spread the news to even further places.
A new situation was about to unfold. Some saw danger, while others saw opportunity. Whether or not they could seize it depended on their own abilities.
The reputation of the Longboat tribe's fleet had already spread far and wide. Mu Fa had already received several requests for cooperation. Thinking back to the time when he brought his team here, they were ostracized by many parties and it was difficult for them to move forward. Now, the tables had turned. As long as the Longboats did not court death, they would prosper soon.
After the team returned to the place where they disembarked, they waited for a few days for Chacha to return.
This time, the people of the Longboat tribe and the other tribes were relaxed. Their ambitions were also growing. If the gap between the two sides was too big, they wouldn't have the courage to think about surpassing the other side. But now, they realized that the other side wasn't as scary as the rumors said.
But soon, they noticed that the people of Yanjiao were unusually quiet. Ever since they left the Royal City, they had been on high alert. They were even more alert than before.
"Did something happen?" Mu Fa asked, remembering that Shao Xuan had the ability to perform divination.
"I don't know, but it's better to be cautious," Guigou replied.
Shao Xuan stood alone at the bow of the ship, looking at the boundless sea in front of him. They were already far away from the mainland. They couldn't see the mainland, but the feeling of uneasiness was getting stronger. Something was definitely about to happen.
The knots were the same as before. The knots were meaningless. Shao Xuan didn't expect to use it to perform divination. He just quietly sensed his surroundings.
The weather was good today. The sky was clear and blue. Only where the sea met the sky were there some shadows of white clouds. The wind wasn't strong. Before they went out to sea, the people of the Longboat had said that there would be continuous good weather. There wouldn't be any storms for a while, but the weather at sea was ever-changing. They still had to be careful.
Until now, Shao Xuan hadn't heard from the people of the Longboat tribe that there was going to be a storm. There were some slight changes in the sea current, but the people of the Longboat said it wasn't a big problem.
Then, what was the hidden danger?
Shao Xuan stared into the distance, lost in thought. Suddenly, a huge shadow rushed over. He couldn't see its face clearly, but its huge size was enough to shock Shao Xuan. It was similar to the giant crocodile Shao Xuan had seen before. It was comparable to the largest giant eagles at Eagle Mountain!
Not to mention the largest ship in the fleet, even the combined size of the entire fleet couldn't compare to this thing.
Formless pressure and killing intent, like a sudden tsunami, rushed directly at him!
Shao Xuan took a deep breath. When he looked again, he found that the sea was still calm. There was only the sound of laughter and the sound of the waves hitting the ship.
But Shao Xuan knew that it wasn't an illusion. It was an omen!
"It's coming!" Shao Xuan said in a low voice.
"What?" Mu Fa, who came to find Shao Xuan, heard this and hurriedly took out a telescope to look at the sea. He didn't find anything suspicious. The weather was also within their expectations, so he didn't understand what Shao Xuan meant by "it's coming". What's coming?
Guigou and the others also hurried over. They knew that Shao Xuan wouldn't say this for no reason. Since Shao Xuan said "it's coming", something must be happening, and it couldn't be good.
"What's the plan?" Guigou asked.
"I'll lure him away. You guys go first." Shao Xuan said, "His target is me. We can't fight him head-on on the sea. You won't win either. I'll lure him away. You guys continue with the original plan. Keep an eye on Caesar. It can sense danger before you. It can see things that you can't see. "
Shao Xuan had always thought that Yi Xiang would deal with him on land. After all, Yi Xiang liked places without water. Otherwise, he wouldn't have lived in the desert. Yi Xiang's puppets were all dehydrated and preferred dry places. For example, Gan Qie. Even though he had changed a lot of his habits, he still didn't like places with water. He didn't like to leave the cabin when he was at sea. The corpse-like puppets in the desert should be the same.
Shao Xuan had been on guard when they were heading to the Royal City. He had also made preparations on the way from the Royal City to the coast. But in the end, they met at sea.
There were too many restrictions on the sea. With Yi Xiang's abilities, even if they won, they would suffer great losses. Besides, with others around, Shao Xuan's hands would be tied. In that case, it was better for him to lure Yi Xiang away and let the fleet return first.
Shao Xuan leaped onto the eagle's back and reminded Guigou and Mu Fa, "Be careful in the sea. You don't have to be wary of people."
Shao Xuan rode the eagle into the air. He had to choose a direction, but he couldn't just pick it randomly.
Which direction should they fly?
At times like this, Shao Xuan trusted his instincts more.
"That way, fly higher!" Shao Xuan said to Chacha.
Guigou and the others saw Shao Xuan leave on the eagle.
"That direction. Is he going to settle it on land?" Mu Fa said.
The further they went in that direction, the closer the two continents were to each other. The place closest to each other was the place where Rock Hill City and the nobles fought a long war.
When Gui He heard Mu Fa's words, he agreed. There were too many restrictions on the sea. On land, even in the desert, it was better than in the sea.
But reality was not what they thought it was. When Shao Xuan made his choice, his first thought was not Mu Fa's guess. He felt that there was a chance of survival there.
It was a gut feeling.
Secondly, Shao Xuan thought of all sorts of ways to deal with Yi Xiang. It would be best if they could get on land earlier. To the desert or somewhere else?
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