Along the way, everyone was chatting and laughing.
They were all shrewd and would not show anything on their faces just because they had something on their mind. All kinds of local customs and strange stories came out of their mouths and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
The mountain gradually became taller and taller. Under Gou Zhe's lead, they could always find the lower peaks to go around and not force themselves to go up in a straight line. There were different levels of cultivation and escape techniques, but they were all Foundation Establishment cultivators and there was a limit to how high they could fly.
What surprised the other three was that the Swordsman was able to keep up with everyone's speed even without using his sword. This disciple of a large sect was indeed different. Even though his cultivation was the lowest among the three, his escape technique was really impressive.
After going around in circles for two days, they were only about two thousand miles into the depths of Wolf's Ridge. After going around several maze like peaks, a relatively flat plateau appeared in front of them. Wooden houses were scattered all over the place and were built according to the terrain. This was the gathering place of the Red Top Alpine Tribe, Star Luopan.
The Alpine Tribe was not a nomadic tribe. They had their own place to settle down and the mountains were not grasslands. They could not migrate along with the water and grass. Their main source of food was the endless variety of beasts in Wolf's Ridge. Here, grain and wheat were considered high-end food and not everyone could afford to eat them. They would only eat them occasionally or entertain guests. Of course, Lou Xiaoyi also doubted if they had any guests here.
They lived in the mountains and did not live in seclusion. Without the power of a group, a single person could not survive in Wolf's Ridge, especially those ordinary people. So even though this place was hidden, there was no secret to speak of. It might be troublesome for Foundation Establishment cultivators to find it, but for Jin Dan or Yuanying cultivators, it was a matter of using their divine sense to scan the area. So to the large sects, they had no resistance.
The Alpine Tribe cultivators here were mostly Foundation Establishment cultivators. At the very least, Lou Xiaoyi did not find any Jin Dan cultivators. This could be a concealment or a cruel reality.
Lou Xiaoyi was introduced to the clan leader of the Alpine Tribe, as well as other Alpine cultivators of all ages. The two merchants, on the other hand, went to pick their own goods.
In this kind of situation, Lou Xiaoyi didn't have much to do. He just needed to put on a pair of ears and listen. His biggest role was to be a mouthpiece. The decisive answer shouldn't be made by him. At the very least, it should be about ascending to the palace, or even about the Sword Aura Soaring to the Heavens Tower.
What disappointed him was that although the higher-ups of the Red Summit High Mountain Tribe were very sincere, their stance on the matter of the Taoist children was still the same as before. They were only limited to the Taoist children sent to the Western Regions in the past decade or so, and they even provided a detailed list.
They didn't lie, they just didn't tell the whole story! Lou Xiaoyi could understand. After all, with such weak strength, it was normal for them to have so many concerns if they wanted to integrate into the Western Regions without getting hurt.
At night, the Alpine Tribe held a grand welcoming ceremony for the guests. Of course, it was for cultivators. It was meaningless for ordinary people to participate in such an event. Lou Xiaoyi estimated that there were about ten Foundation Establishment cultivators and a hundred Qi Refinement cultivators. This was almost all of the Red Summit High Mountain Tribe. After all, this High Mountain Tribe was one of the weaker tribes in the entire Wolf's Ridge.
The two merchants were also invited. Everyone gathered together and had a great time.
In order to show off more, the Alpine Tribe took the initiative to demonstrate their skills in front of the guests. Lou Xiaoyi then realized that the Alpine Tribe, or at least the Red Summit High Mountain Tribe, were the best at beast taming!
After spending tens of thousands of years in the Wolf's Ridge with the demonic beasts, they had to practice this skill even if they didn't want to. After practicing for so long, it became their main skill.
Beast taming was not something that was favored by orthodox Daoists. It was said that there were no laws that could be used to tame beasts, and there was no distinction between good and bad. However, in the eyes of orthodox Daoists, transferring a portion of one's combat ability and cultivation ability to a Demonic Beast was a kind of trick!
And trickery was the most unacceptable concept in the cultivation of the Great Dao! The real Taoist Beast Taming Method starts from the Nascent Soul Stage and never touches it at the basic stage. It is to make full use of all the instincts of the cultivator. After the Nascent Soul Stage, the cultivator will also use the ancient beasts and wild beasts as the objects of control. It is just a kind of contractual relationship between friends. The cultivator will never put his cultivation on any kind of auxiliary creature other than himself. This is the great foresight of the big forces in the World of Cultivation.
But then again, who would give up on the fastest way to increase their strength in the Wolf's Ridge? Talking about the Great Dao also depended on the living environment!
First was the performance of the Qi Refinement cultivators. Unfortunately, from Lou Xiaoyi's point of view, this was just a performance between two demonic beasts. Because the Qi Refinement cultivators were still unable to control demonic beasts that were too powerful, the intelligence of the demonic beasts was still in a state of enlightenment. Most of the fights between the demonic beasts still relied on their claws and teeth like ordinary beasts. Occasionally, they would be able to conjure a ball of fire and ice. That was all. There were even occasional cases where the demonic beasts would go berserk and attack indiscriminately.
Perhaps they also felt that the performance of the Qi Refinement cultivators was too weak. Very soon, the Alpine Foundation Establishment cultivators also began their performance. Their techniques were much better and their cooperation with the demonic beasts was also very unique. They really had the ability to fight. Although they were far from outstanding, but in the cultivation world of the West Regions, they were at least below average.
This was the polishing of time. Some orthodoxies were sharper under the polishing of time, while others were sharpened to the point that their blades were gone. The once great Celestial Wolf orthodoxy could not be seen in the current Red Summit High Mountain Tribe. Of course, this could also be because the ancestors of the Red Summit High Mountain Tribe were not the top inheritances of the time!
Lou Xiaoyi, on the other hand, was watching with great interest. This kind of cooperation between humans and demonic beasts was very practical in battle. It seemed that although the Gaoshan Tribe did not have anything special in terms of Taoism, they paid particular attention to practical combat. This was also a choice forced by their living environment. It was very useful!
During the banquet, Gou Zhe walked over with a little white tiger.
"Fellow Daoist Yan, please take a look. This is the top demonic beast near the Red Summit, the Winged Tiger. Although it is small, it was born with spiritual intelligence. In the entire Wolf's Ridge demonic beast pedigree, it can be considered a top existence. What's so precious about it is that even us Foundation Establishment cultivators may not be able to get our hands on it!
Today, I give it to Fellow Daoist Yan. I hope that our two clans will always be on good terms, help each other, and be good neighbors! "
Lou Xiaoyi led the white tiger over. It was very cute. There were two small meat bumps on its back, presumably where it would grow its wings in the future. No matter how mighty a feline would become in the future, it could still soften people's hearts when it was young.
"I can't accept this gift!"
Lou Xiaoyi rejected it directly. "First of all, the future of our two clans cannot be decided by me. My small shoulders can't carry a sect and a clan!
Second of all, how many people in the Xuanyuan Sword Sect have you seen who play with beasts? I am a soft-hearted person who can't bear to see cute things. If I like them, I can't bear to part with them. If I can't bear to part with them, I will lose the big picture for the small, so … "
In fact, these were not the main reasons for his rejection. The main reason was that he was unwilling to imprison a living creature in a spiritual beast bag forever. This was a blasphemy to freedom. He couldn't change others, but at least he could protect himself!
Seeing that the atmosphere was a little awkward and that everyone was looking at him, the protagonist, he straightened his back.
"The masters have performed a lot to show their hospitality to their guests. As guests, we should naturally reciprocate. As the saying goes, give a peach and return a plum. Next, I will invite a fellow Daoist to come out and demonstrate to everyone the mysteries of the Fifth Ring cultivation world!"
Looking around, there weren't many candidates. Other than the two merchant cultivators, there were no other Fifth Ring cultivators here.
He smiled at Ming Cun and said, "Familiarity is better than strangers. There are only a few of us here. Why don't we perform together to thank the masters for their hospitality?"
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