The air was filled with the stench of blood, mixed with the stench of decay, but Que Yueming couldn't care less at this moment. He hurriedly bowed to Xiao Chen and said, "Thank you, Sir. The Que Yue Tribe is very grateful."
At this moment, his eyes filled with gratitude. This was truly a turning point in despair. If not for Xiao Chen, another member of the Dark Moon Scattered Tribe would have died in the mouths of this beast.
This unknown young martial artist in front of him was probably much stronger than he had imagined. Just the Heavenly Horse Variant Beast that he was riding on was enough to show that he had an extraordinary background.
Just a simple spear strike killed the Two-Star Jade Qilin Beast, which was a disaster for the Que Yue Tribe!
"Thank you, Sir."
It was not just Que Yueming. At this moment, the two children who had just woken up from the danger bowed and greeted Xiao Chen as well. The life-and-death crisis earlier had felt like the two of them had fallen into a boundless hell. However, Xiao Chen had pulled them back.
"If Sir really wants to go to the Fallen Dragon Ancient City Ruins, I am willing to lead the way!"
Xiao Chen saved the two young tribesmen, which made Que Yueming feel grateful. He seemed to have made a big decision in his heart and said to Xiao Chen.
"No, how about I go on Big Brother Ming's behalf? Sir only needs someone to lead the way. I am also familiar with the way to the Fallen Dragon Ancient City Ruins."
Suddenly, one of the young men said.
"That's right, Elder Brother Ming, you can't go. Let us go. If you go, our Royal Moon Tribe will only have our chief as a centurion. That way, we will be able to resist the fierce beasts and the attack of the Bright Mountain Tribe from a hundred li away. You should know that the Bright Mountain Tribe has always wanted to swallow up our Royal Moon Tribe. They want to occupy this hunting ground for themselves. It hasn't been a day or two. If you go, the chief won't be able to resist the two centurions of the Bright Mountain Tribe.
Facing the quarrel in front of him, Xiao Chen didn't say anything. This kind of situation had also happened in the Gu Yuan Tribe before. In fact, not to mention the Gu Yuan Tribe, for many small tribes in the Barren Land, this kind of thing had happened before.
Such a small tribe only had one or two experts to support it. If an expert died or had an accident, it would be a disaster for the entire tribe.
…
Very quickly, Xiao Chen followed Que Yueming towards the gathering place of the Que Yue Clan. Just as Xiao Chen had expected, the Que Yue Clan was truly weak. Even the entire Que Yue Clan could barely gather a hundred soldiers.
Moreover, looking at the warriors around him, he could see that these warriors who were qualified to be Combat Soldiers were all over the age of thirty, and they didn't have much room for growth in the future.
Moreover, the number of people in the entire tribe was only a little more than two thousand. As for their strength, it could only be said to be barely enough. Xiao Chen did not take it seriously at all.
"My Lord, after my elder brother returns from hunting, I will follow you into the depths of the mountain range and head for the ancient ruins."
After reprimanding the surrounding cultivators, Que Yueming spoke to Xiao Chen once more. His tone was resolute, as if this was a path to death. There was a determination in his voice that he would not be able to return.
"Are you afraid?" Xiao Chen couldn't help but ask softly.
"Yes, there are a large number of demons in the depths of the mountain range. Over the past hundred years, my Que Yue Clan has suffered greatly. Almost every year, some of our clansmen die to the demons."
Que Yueming answered honestly.
"Since you're afraid, why did you agree to go to the Ancient Ruins of the Fallen Dragon?"
At this moment, Xiao Chen felt a trace of admiration for the burly man in front of him. He could feel the agitation in the depths of the man's heart, which was not like what was shown on his face.
"My Lord, you saved the clansmen of my Que Yue Clan and have done us a great favor. I, Que Yueming, am not a petty person who doesn't know how to repay such kindness."
Although he didn't know why Xiao Chen had asked this question, Que Yueming still answered honestly.
"Good!"
At this moment, Xiao Chen felt even more admiration for the man in front of him.
Soon, Xiao Chen nodded and said again, "First, tell me the details of the Ancient Ruins of the Fallen Dragon to me. After I investigate it, I will accept your Que Yue Clan into my Ancient Yuan Combat Division!"
What!
"Milord, you are the Clan Head of a clan?" Que Yueming looked at Xiao Chen in a daze, revealing an expression of disbelief.
"Why? You don't believe me?" Xiao Chen asked.
"No, no, I'm not!"
At this moment, Que Yueming felt a trace of excitement. The young martial artist in front of him turned out to be the leader of a combat division.
"I believe you!"
Thinking back to how Xiao Chen had killed the Jade Qilin Beast with a single strike, the other tribes he was in charge of were definitely low-grade combat divisions. Only low-grade combat divisions could produce Blood Refining Realm martial artists. The only Blood Refining Realm martial artist he had seen before was the leader of the Xiting Combat Division, who was hundreds of miles away.
On the other hand, the chief of the Xiting Battalion was only at the early stage of the Blood Refining Realm, and there was a thousand combat masters in the tribe. Even so, the Xiting Battalion was already the strongest human battalion within a radius of several hundred miles. The aura of this young man was many times stronger than that of the chief of the Xiting Battalion, so one could imagine how powerful the battalion behind him was.
"If I bring you into the Ancient Ruins of the Fallen Dragon, will you accept my Que Yue Clan into your combat division?"
After a few breaths, Que Yueming finally calmed down, and he asked in a cautious manner.
"Why? Are you unwilling?" Xiao Chen said indifferently.
"I'm willing!
I'm willing!
How could I be unwilling!
Que Yueming, my elder brother, Que Yue Deng, and the entire clan thank you for your grace! "
Que Yueming shuddered and hurriedly knelt down. What kind of joke was this? How could he not be willing to join a powerful human combat division, and one that was even more powerful than the Xiting Combat Division, which was the strongest in their region? He believed that even his big brother, who had gone out to hunt, would agree to this.
Peng peng peng!
Que Yueming immediately knelt on the ground and paid his respects to Xiao Chen. His head banged loudly on the ground.
"Alright, you may rise!"
Xiao Chen didn't mind and allowed him to stand up. In the next moment, his gaze turned sharp and a trace of killing intent burst forth. Que Yueming, who was originally agitated, felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, and he instantly woke up.
"My … My Lord."
"You should know the consequences if you can't complete it!"
Xiao Chen's voice was cold and surrounded him. Que Yueming hurriedly said, "Please rest assured, my Lord. I will definitely bring you into the Ancient Ruins of the Fallen Dragon. If I do anything wrong, my Lord can kill me without any complaints."
"My Lord still wants to hear about the Ancient Ruins of the Fallen Dragon. When my elder brother returns from hunting, I will be able to set off with my Lord."
Hearing this, Xiao Chen nodded and signaled for him to continue.