Zhang Huaibi looked at Shen Liuyun and said in a low and charming voice, "There are 177 active volcanoes in the Taganla Mountains. Almost every volcano has a Desolate Man tribe. Every Desolate Man tribe breeds ferocious and cruel Desolate Men every day."
He stopped when he said this.
There was no beginning or end to this paragraph. It was hard for anyone to understand. Shen Liuyun understood what he meant. She understood even more that the man in front of her never needed to explain to anyone. She also knew that he said so much because of her.
She smiled, "I know brother's dream is the same as His Majesty. You want to hold up a vast sky for the people in the world so that they can live the life they want."
Her smile was full of respect and pride. She felt that this man who had loved her since she was young should be the greatest hero in the world.
"It's not the same," Zhang Huaibi said.
Shen Liuyun said, "What's the difference?"
Zhang Huaibi said, "I am protecting my paradise."
Shen Liuyun pursed her lips and smiled, "For brother, if the people in the world live and work in peace and contentment, then it is paradise."
Zhang Huaibi smiled faintly. He did not admit nor deny it and said, "Now you should know why I did not keep the promise."
Shen Liuyun was very relaxed in front of him. She had the playfulness of a little girl and blinked her eyes, "Now I know that brother should not keep the promise. How can a man be bothered by trifles? How can our promise be compared to the righteousness of protecting the country?"
"No." Zhang Huaibi shook his head.
Shen Liuyun said, "What's wrong?"
Zhang Huaibi's lips moved slightly and there was a special emotion in his eyes, "I did not keep the promise because of the paradise. It is also because you are in the paradise."
Shen Liuyun was startled and immediately lowered her head. She seemed to be a little shy and said softly, "I am not a little girl anymore. I can protect myself."
"Then what is the use of giving birth to me?" Zhang Huaibi's smile deepened. He reached out his hand and used his index and middle fingers to pinch a strand of her hair. He gently let it fall and gently caressed her face. Her face was like the softest satin in the world, delicate and smooth.
Shen Liuyun actually didn't resist, and her pretty face even flushed red. Under the illumination of the clear radiance, she was incomparably beautiful.
Rumble!
At this moment, a volcano erupted in the distance. Lava exploded in the air like fireworks, lighting up the surrounding hundred miles as if it was daytime.
Shen Liuyun was startled and quickly took two steps back.
Zhang Huaibi glanced at the volcano and said, "Unromantic."
When Shen Liuyun heard this, she couldn't help but giggle. "It can't think."
"Brother, I heard that when Uncle passed away, he passed on the position of Patriarch to you?"
Zhang Huaibi nodded. "Not bad."
The Zhang Clan had Zhang Huaibi and Zhang Zhidong. It could be said to be a first-rate clan in the world. However, the Zhang family rose up in Rong City, and its foundation was all in Rong City. It could be said that it faced the threat of the Desolate Man, unlike the Xiao Clan, which was independent in Youzhou and had no natural enemies. It was no different from a local tyrant.
Shen Liuyun said, "Why did you agree, Brother? Won't the trivialities of the secular world affect cultivation? "
Zhang Huaibi said, "This was my father's dying wish."
Shen Liuyun smiled. "I see. Brother's loyalty and filial piety are rare in the world. If he could learn from you, Brother, how to be a person …" She suddenly realized that she had said something wrong and quickly shut up.
"Him?" Zhang Huaibi's eyes flashed.
Shen Liuyun had blurted it out and couldn't think of a way to explain.
Zhang Huaibi continued, "Is it that student called Yan Li?"
"How did Brother know?" Shen Liuyun said in surprise.
Zhang Huaibi's eyes burned. "Few things that happen in Yongling can be hidden from me. I heard that you have a good relationship and often meet in private. "
"Rumors are fearsome!" Shen Liuyun grew cold. "He is only my student."
Zhang Huaibi said, "Why would someone like you care so much about an ordinary student?"
Shen Liuyun's expression grew even colder. "I treat all students equally."
Zhang Huaibi's expression softened. "My apologies. I was just too concerned."
Shen Liuyun knew that with Zhang Huaibi's pride, it was not easy for him to lower his head to her. As a result, his heart softened. "Next time, I will introduce you to him. Yan Li has his own unique views on cultivation. He also uses the sword. You two might get along well. However, he is a pessimistic and extreme person. His thoughts tend to go to extremes. I hope that Brother can help me guide him so that he can learn something good. In the future, he will be able to serve the Imperial Court better. "
"Then I am even more curious," Zhang Huaibi said lightly.
"He must also want to meet Brother." Shen Liuyun smiled and then looked at the sky. "It's about time. Let's go."
… …
"This is the Blackstone Tribe?" Ye Qing stood on a hill and looked down. She said disdainfully, "The Desolate Man's buildings are not beautiful at all. They say they are houses, but they are caves built with stones. Why don't we call them cave dwellers!"
The Desolate Man's buildings were indeed not beautiful. They were built with stones. Houses like this were scattered all over the mountains and plains, and they looked like bulging burial mounds.
"Cang Yang and her army stayed here before. But they have left," Yan Li said.
"How do you know?" Ye Qing asked.
Li Rulong smiled. "Benefactor must have smelled the blood. That's why you think so."
"Hmm?" Ye Qing immediately sensed something was amiss.
She jumped down from the hill and ran towards the stone houses. When she got closer, she saw the corpses of the Desolate Men, men, women, old and young, lying on the ground. It was quiet all around and there was not a single sound. The tribe had actually been slaughtered.
"This was done by that Cang Yang?" Ye Qing took a deep breath.
Li Rulong said, "As far as I know, the Blackstone tribe doesn't have any enemies, and the nearby tribes aren't their match. No one would have the guts to offend them. More importantly, if it's another tribe that invades, the victor won't leave, because this territory has already become the spoils of war. So other than Cang Yang, I can't think of anyone else who would do this. "
"Is she rebelling?" Ye Qing asked.
Li Rulong said, "Probably not. As far as I know, Aguba's rule is very stable. Not only because of the Desolate God army, but also because he has 300 soldiers. "
"The king of the Desolate Man only has 300 soldiers?" Ye Qing was surprised.
Li Rulong smiled bitterly. "It's 300 Desolate Man warriors."
Ye Qing was speechless.
Yan Li stopped next to a corpse, squatted down, wiped some blood, put it under his nose, and sniffed. Then he sighed, "I guessed wrong."
"Is there another answer?" Li Rulong was stunned.
Yan Li said, "The blood has already coagulated, which means they have been dead for almost two days. I'm afraid this was a premeditated massacre. When Cang Yang came, the Blackstone Tribe had already been wiped out. This would explain why she wanted to kill Salva. "
"I see." Li Rulong said.
Ye Qing frowned. "But aren't they all Desolate Men? Why would they kill them? Could it be that the Blackstone Tribe has ulterior motives? "
Li Rulong shook his head. "The Blackstone Tribe is close to Aguba. Their chief, Salwa, was once Aguba's guard."
"If Cang Yang wants to return to the Lava Tribe, which path will she take?" Yan Li asked.
Li Rulong thought for a while. "She will probably choose the Taganla Highland. There is a river there. The Desolate Men call it the Mother River because it is the river that gave birth to all of them. It is also the only river that allows them to hunt for food. If she follows the river, she will reach the Eagle Beak Cliff where the Lava Tribe is. "
"Lead the way and chase after her." Yan Li said.
"Alright."
Two days later, the three of them crossed a wasteland and entered a rainforest.
It was already winter in other places, but it was extremely hot here. Yan Li and Li Rulong were men, so they did not mind. However, Ye Qing started to regret. Cultivators were not gods. They could not protect themselves from mosquitoes at all times. Moreover, if they sweated too much, they would smell bad. To a girl who liked cleanliness, this was a form of torture.
"Why is there no sign of her?" Ye Qing chased away the mosquitoes in frustration. "Could it be that we were wrong? If Cang Yang doesn't return to the Lava Tribe, wouldn't we be chasing for nothing?"
Li Rulong was a little embarrassed. "Miss Ye, you've suffered. It was my thoughtlessness. I forgot to tell you to bring some mosquito repellent and a change of clothes. "
Yan Li suddenly said, "Listen."
"Listen to what?"
"There's the sound of water."
Ye Qing's eyes lit up. She pricked up her ears to listen. There was indeed the sound of flowing water. She said excitedly, "It's the Mother River. Let's go take a look."
She didn't wait for Yan Li and Li Rulong to respond and followed the sound of water.
After walking for a few miles, they passed through the towering forest and the view in front of them suddenly became clear.
A wide river flowed downwards, and Ye Qing cheered. She wanted to jump into it, but considering that there were two men present, she stopped herself from doing so due to her reserved nature.
She grabbed the front of her shirt and blushed. She stared at the two flirtatiously. "Hey, you don't even know how to avoid at a time like this. Has your grace been eaten by a dog?"
Yan Li and Li Rulong looked at each other and smiled bitterly. Then, he shrugged. "I almost forgot that you're a woman." Then, he walked away.
"Yan Li, you bastard!" Ye Qing was so angry that she stomped her feet.
"Miss Ye, don't worry. Take your time." Li Rulong hurriedly chased after Yan Li.
Yan Li said, "Let's split up. We'll look around here first. If Cang Yang's army passed by here, there should be some traces left behind."
Li Rulong said, "That's the only way. But it just rained two hours ago. Even if there are traces, it should be very difficult …"
Before he finished speaking, he suddenly stared at a tree.
Yan Li asked suspiciously, "What's wrong?"
Li Rulong didn't say anything. He quickly walked towards the tree and used his feet to dig the loose soil. Suddenly, he squatted down with a face full of excitement. He clasped his hands together and dug the soil. Soon, a pile of black charcoal was revealed.
He touched the charcoal and said in surprise, "Benefactor, it's warm."
Yan Li's gaze immediately swept through the surrounding forest. Sure enough, he found many pits with black charcoal. He couldn't help but say happily, "It seems that we've found the right place. They just left not long ago."
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