Hu Ding didn't think that the other party would be so polite. He knew that there were no good people in the Great Desert, everyone was a bandit. Now that he saw a bandit being so polite, he couldn't help but wonder what the other party's intentions were.
However, Hu Ding was also a person who had seen the world. He could hear the other party's fear. This was very normal. Although they were all Plant Masters, it was precisely because they were all Plant Masters that the other party would be afraid of them. This was because ordinary bandit groups wouldn't be able to send such a lineup.
Hu Ding also knew that Zhao Hai had some reputation in the Great Desert. He wanted to see if Zhao Hai's reputation would work. Even if it didn't, they wouldn't be afraid of the other party. Although the other party had more than 200 people while they only had 30 people, and all of them were Plant Masters, the Hu Family's Plant Masters weren't to be trifled with. In the Soul Realm, whenever the Hu Family's Plant Masters were mentioned, everyone would say that they could fight. This wasn't something that could be said with words, it was something that could be said through fighting.
Hu Ding cupped his fist to the leader and said, "Friend, we came to the prairie because we were invited by someone to do research. Because of this, we were invited to come here. His name is Tian Crane Grass. Do you know him?"
"Giant Demon Crane Field? So you're from the Saber Spirit Country? " When the person heard Hu Ding mention Zhao Hai's name, he immediately asked. At the same time, his face showed a trace of respect and fear, but it was more respect than fear.
Hu Ding didn't think that Zhao Hai's reputation would work in the Great Desert. Looking at the expression on the person's face, Hu Ding didn't know if the other party would make a move. However, he still said, "Correct, it's Crane Field. We're from the Saber Spirit Country. Crane Field asked us to come and help him. We heard that he was researching drought resistant plants, so we came."
When the person heard Hu Ding, his face showed a joyful expression. He laughed as he jumped down from his horse and gave Hu Ding a salute, "So you were invited by Stockade Lord Tian. You're an honored guest. Everyone, please come with me to our stronghold. Although our stronghold is small, we can still treat everyone to a mouthful of water and a meal of mutton. Everyone, please come with me." Then he made an inviting gesture.
When Hu Ding saw the other party jump down from their horses, he quickly followed suit. When the person saw Hu Ding's actions, he quickly said, "Everyone, there's no need to be so polite. You really don't need to be so polite. Please get on your horse. Wolf Hair, your legs are really fast. Let's go back to the stronghold and prepare some mutton soup." A small thief nodded, then he turned his horse around and ran towards the oasis.
Hu Ding couldn't stand the person's enthusiasm, he immediately said to the person, "Friend, I still don't know your name. If we meet Crane Field in the future and he asks, what should I tell him?"
The person laughed and said, "Look at me, I'm so excited that I forgot to tell him my name. My name is Lang Dingshan, our stronghold is called Wolf Army Stronghold. Hehe, in the Great Desert, the names of strongholds are similar. If we can let Stockade Lord Tian know our names, then I, Lang Dingshan, wouldn't have lived in vain." Then he jumped on his horse and led Hu Ding and the others towards the oasis.
Hu Ding looked at the person following him and said, "Friend, from what I've heard, you seem to be very respectful towards Crane Grasses? Can I know why? "
Lang Dingshan replied, "In the Great Desert, there aren't many people who don't respect Stockade Lord Tian. After Stockade Lord Tian entered the Great Desert, he established a stronghold for the elderly. His stronghold specifically took in the elderly and those who didn't have any fighting strength. He gathered these people in his stronghold and provided them with food and shelter. To the people of the Great Desert, this is a great kindness. Mister, you aren't from the Great Desert, so you don't know. In the Great Desert, the elderly and the weak are often the first to be abandoned. Some of the elderly, when they get old and can't work anymore, they would bring their own rations and enter the Great Desert. Who knows where they will die. This has become a tradition in the Great Desert."
Speaking up to here, Lang Dingshan's tone became gloomy. Hu Ding and the others were stunned, they didn't think that the Great Desert would have such a tradition.
Lang Dingshan turned his head to look at Hu Ding and the others, then he smiled bitterly and said, "Does it sound inconceivable? However, this is indeed a tradition in the Great Desert. The resources in the Great Desert are too scarce, people aren't willing to waste anything. In order to let the children live, the elderly are willing to carry their rations into the Great Desert. And the reason why they carry rations on their backs is so that they can walk further and longer, so that their loved ones won't be able to find them. This is the Great Desert, the most ruthless place, but also the most emotional place. This tradition has been passed down for many years, nobody likes it, but it has always existed. But because of Stockade Lord Tian's appearance, this tradition changed. He established a stronghold for the elderly and I heard that he is now gathering the plant masters of the various tribes in order to improve the environment of the Great Desert. The various tribes have already sent their best plant masters over to support Stockade Lord Tian. "
Hu Ding didn't think that it would be like this. Zhao Hai's popularity in the Great Desert had greatly exceeded his imagination. While Hu Ding's thoughts were running wild, Lang Dingshan turned to Hu Ding and said, "Mister, I still haven't asked for your name."
Hu Ding smiled faintly and said, "Brother Lang is too polite. My surname is Hu, Hu Ding."
"Surname Hu? Then you are from the Hu Clan. I heard that Stockade Lord Tian is from the Hu Clan, it seems like it's true? This is really great, I'm actually fortunate enough to receive the Hu Clan's people. If this were to spread out, then I would have a lot of face. Right, Mister Hu, how did you end up here? "
When Hu Ding heard this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly and said, "I'm ashamed, this is my first time entering the Great Desert, so I didn't prepare enough. I brought enough rations, but I ran out of water yesterday. If I didn't accidentally come here today, then I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to drink any water. I've let Brother Lang see a joke."
Lang Dingshan laughed and said, "Don't blame Mister Hu, in the Great Desert, water is the most precious thing. It's normal that you can't find any water, but you didn't go the wrong way. From here, you can directly reach the old man's stronghold. Moreover, it's the shortest path, but there's a problem with this path, it's difficult to supply water. If you take another path, then you'll be able to find a water source in about two days. Of course, this is when there's no war. If someone comes to the Great Desert, then a small oasis like ours would immediately be buried, not leaving a single drop of water for the enemy."
At this time, the group entered the small oasis. This small oasis wasn't very big. Inside the oasis, one could see some grasslands with some sheep. But there were also some places where plants were planted. Hu Ding and the others recognized these plants, they were plants that were introduced in the continent a long time ago. These plants didn't taste good, but they had several advantages. First, they were drought resistant. Second, they were edible as a whole. Third, they had a high yield. It can be said that this plant was very common, or even more common. It can be said that this plant had the worst taste. In places like the Saber Spirit Country, there were very few people who planted these plants. Even if they did, they would at most be used to feed pigs. But in the Great Desert, these plants were planted in large areas. Moreover, with just a glance, one could tell that they were edible.
Before, Lang Dingshan said that the environment in the Great Desert was very harsh, and that the resources were very poor. Hu Ding and the others didn't feel it directly. But now, they felt it. After all, they were Plant Masters. Nothing could explain the problem more than plants.
However, Lang Dingshan was very polite. He really prepared a lamb and had already cooked it. From afar, one could smell the fragrance of the goat meat. If one wasn't used to eating it, then one would frown upon smelling it.
The Hu Clan weren't used to this smell, but when they saw the children in the oasis smelling the fragrance and drooling, they couldn't help but frown.
Lang Dingshan invited Hu Ding and the others to a large tent. After asking them to sit down, he gave everyone a cup of water. For the people of the Great Desert, a cup of water was the best thing to receive people.
Hu Ding and the others were indeed thirsty. However, they were all members of the Hu Clan. The Hu Clan's upbringing was very successful. Although they were thirsty, they were still very polite. Moreover, when they drank the water, they didn't take too big a gulp.
Lang Dingshan waited for Hu Ding and the others to drink a cup of water before he opened his mouth and said, "Mister Hu, I heard that Stockade Master Tian is currently researching ways to change the Great Desert's environment. Is that true?"
Although Hu Ding didn't know what the other party meant, he still nodded and said, "That is indeed the case. We came here this time to help him. If this research is successful, then we can change the desert's environment. However, I'm afraid that this method won't be successful in a short period of time. Moreover, the Great Desert is very big. Wanting to completely change the desert's environment isn't an easy matter."
"Of course, of course. To be honest, for Stockade Master Tian to have such intentions, we are already very grateful. Regardless of whether he succeeds or not, we are still very grateful. He isn't a person of the Great Desert, yet he has done so many things for the Great Desert. We, the people of the Great Desert, are very grateful to him."
Hu Ding smiled bitterly. This wasn't the first time Lang Dingshan said these words. It seems like he was very grateful to Zhao Hai. Hu Ding didn't think that Zhao Hai would be able to achieve this in just a short period of time. This made Hu Ding feel very proud.
Everyone chatted for a while before the mutton soup was ready. Lang Dingshan immediately had someone bring the mutton soup and warmly invited the Hu Clan to drink it. Although Hu Ding and the others weren't used to the taste, they still drank a bowl of mutton soup. Then came the main dish, the meat in hand. One has to say that the mutton in the Great Desert was very good. Hu Ding and the others ate happily. After resting for a day in the Wolf Army Camp, Hu Ding and the others continued on their journey.
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