Ye Chen looked at the painting that had scared many children to tears.
Although the painter's painting was rather exaggerated and hardcore, Ye Chen could tell at a glance that it was Ying!
Although he had little contact with Ying, he thought he knew him quite well. The person in the painting was very similar to Ying in terms of temperament, gaze, and even facial features.
He connected the dots and recalled that Ying had mentioned the Forbidden Ocean to him before. Ying had mysteriously disappeared after the battle on Mount Tang Wu.
Therefore, Ye Chen was certain that the man in the painting was Ying. However, why would he appear in the Forbidden Ocean?
Why would he be wanted by the Dark Dragon Tribe?
As he thought to this point, he could not help but lift his head to look at the man and woman before the crowd.
Both of them had the cultivation base of a Barbaric Master.
Looking at the man in the painting, the old barbarian elder, who was Yang Hong's father, could not help but say, "Master Wu, may I ask what crime this man has committed?"
He knew very well that a person who was wanted by the entire Dark Dragon Tribe must be extraordinary.
Meanwhile, if the Barbarian Village did not figure out the reason, there might be hidden dangers.
The young man said in annoyance, "Just do as I say. Why are you asking so many questions?"
As he spoke to this point, he glanced at the crowd and said, "Report to me immediately if any strangers come to your village."
Yang Hong, Qing Shan, and the rest's expressions changed unnaturally when they heard that. They seemed to have thought of Ye Chen, but they did not say anything.
"Don't worry, Master Wu. I understand!"
The old barbarian elder nodded with his hunched back. "I'll send someone to report to the Dark Dragon Tribe if there's any news."
"That's for the best. Don't forget to attend the Barbaric Sacrifice Ceremony in three days."
The young man's expression softened. He then led the lady next to him and rode on a giant snail-like beast. They left.
After watching the duo leave, the old barbarian elder looked at the crowd and waved. "Disperse!"
…
In the Yang residence.
Ye Chen clasped his fists at the old barbarian elder and said gratefully, "Thank you for not telling me about me earlier."
The old barbarian elder could have told the young man and the woman about Ye Chen in exchange for rewards.
However, he did not. Even the villagers in the entire Barbarian Village did not. That surprised Ye Chen.
"There's no need for that!"
The old Barbarian Elder shook his head and said, "I believe in physiognomy. My young friend, you look like a decent person and don't seem like a wicked person. Besides, you saved Qing Qing and her sister."
He seemed to have recalled something as he spoke to this point. He looked at Ye Chen and said, "But if you want to stay in my Barbarian Village or the Dark Dragon Tribe, you'll need an identity."
"Who were those two?" Ye Chen did not answer the question.
The old man said in a low voice, "The man's name is Wu Heng and the woman's name is Bai Ling. They are both from Dark Dragon Tribe. Wu Heng is the Great Barbarian Elder's great-great-grandson."
Ye Chen said again, "How do you plan to find the man in Wu Heng's painting?"
Ye Chen was afraid that he would overthink, so he added, "I don't mean anything else. I just feel that I'll definitely help if I can."
These people wanted to find Ying, but so did he. Perhaps when he met Ying, he would be able to completely understand this world and find Wushuang faster.
"Of course, I'm just brushing you off."
The old man did not avoid the topic. He said with a vicious look in his eyes, "There are many powerhouses in the Dark Dragon Tribe and the Great Barbarian Elder is here. Someone who's wanted by the Dark Dragon Tribe won't be an ordinary person. Our Barbarian Village is small and weak. We'll be doomed if we fall into the trap."
His eyes flickered and he sighed softly, "Although the reward is tempting, you need to be able to enjoy it."
Ye Chen was speechless. He had to get to know the old man again. No wonder he became the Barbarian Village's Elder. How could an ordinary person compare to him with his intelligence?
"What did Wu Heng mean by the Barbarian Sacrifice before he left?" Ye Chen asked again.
The old Barbarian Elder took a good look at him and said, "My young friend, you don't even know about the Barbarian Sacrifice. I really doubt that you're from the Dark Dragon Tribe or even the Sky Demon County …"
He stopped there and didn't pursue the matter any further. Then, he said, "I believe Little Friend has a general understanding of our lifestyle."
"The place where we live is lacking in resources. We can only survive by hunting. Children are trained to fight wild beasts since they're born."
His face was filled with sorrow. "We respect nature but we also challenge it. The Barbarian Sacrifice is an annual event held by all the villages and tribes.
"During the Barbarian Sacrifice, we'll offer the bones of the most powerful wild beasts we've hunted. We'll compete with each other and the winner will receive many benefits."
He paused and said, "For example, we'll bring in more people or redivide our hunting territories."
"Old man, I wonder if I can go and take a look?" Ye Chen asked after hesitating.
He would not stay in the Forbidden Ocean for long. Therefore, staying in the Barbarian Village was not a long-term plan. He could use the so-called Barbarian Sacrifice to look for Wushuang.
Just when the old Barbarian Elder was about to speak, he suddenly heard crying and many people arguing outside.
He frowned and could not help but get up and walk out with Ye Chen. He saw a few injured men surrounded by many villagers. A few of them were holding weapons in their hands and their faces were filled with hatred.
"The people from the Barbarian Village have crossed the line!"
"No, don't stop me. I'll fight them. Otherwise, I won't be able to take this lying down …"
"Hu 'zi, get someone to go. The Barbarian Village is not to be bullied …"
"Calm down, don't act rashly …"
The village was filled with arguments. Some were cursing while others were trying to persuade them. It was very noisy.
The old Barbarian Elder walked to the crowd and shouted with a grim expression, "What's going on?"
"The Barbarian Elder is here. Make way, everyone!"
"Elder, you have to uphold justice for us!"
The noisy crowd immediately surrounded them.
Ye Chen pushed the crowd aside and saw three middle-aged men lying on the ground. They were covered in blood at the moment, but their lives were not in danger.
One of them was Qing Shan's father, Yang Hong. His right shoulder was pierced by an arrow made of beast bones. He was bleeding profusely.
The old Barbarian Elder's expression changed slightly when he saw that. He went to him immediately, "Hong 'er, are you alright?"
Yang Hong's face was pale as he shook his head lightly.
The old Barbarian Elder slammed his palm on Yang Hong's left shoulder, and the arrow on his right shoulder flew out.
He then took out a packet of medicinal powder and sprinkled it on Yang Hong's right shoulder. He then said in his deep voice, "What exactly happened?"
"Elder, the people from the Barbarian Spirit Village did this. My father brought some people out to hunt, and they encountered a Dragon Horned Elephant. They only managed to injure it after much effort."
At that moment, Qing Shan clenched his fists and said, "But the people from the Barbarian Spirit Village suddenly crossed the border and said that the Dragon Horned Elephant was theirs. They attacked us and almost killed my father with an arrow. They even took the Dragon Horned Elephant away …"
(End of Chapter)
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