Just as Xiao Chen, Ren Fei, Wu Hao, and the others were in the Treasure Elephant Pavilion guessing the purpose of the people from the other domains coming to Huge Rock Valley, in the vast desolate outside of Duanmu City, two figures riding on one-horned warhorses appeared in a sorry state.
The two figures were covered in dust and the beast skins on their bodies had already become strips. Their faces were filled with exhaustion and their cheeks were filled with scratches from the thorns. Even though the two of them were extremely exhausted, they did not have the slightest intention of stopping. The horse whips in their hands fiercely lashed the war horses beneath them as they madly galloped towards Duanmu City, which was not far away.
"Uncle Lin, do you think the Tribe Leader is still in Duanmu City?"
"Didn't Grandmaster Hu say that the Clan Leader will come to Duanmu City when he and the Clan Leader part ways? In addition, according to the rumors from the Wanderers, there will be an exchange between the younger generation of the Gigantic Rock Valley in two days. Our Clan Leader is a genius, so he will definitely be invited. Therefore, the Clan Leader will definitely be in Duanmu City.
"But Uncle Lin, Duanmu City is so big. Where are we going to find the Tribe Leader?"
"Go! Let's go! We can't care so much anymore. We have to find the Tribe Leader. Otherwise, the captured clansmen won't be able to hold on for long."
Even though the two of them were constantly communicating, they didn't slow down in the slightest. The warhorses galloped across the wilderness, kicking up clouds of dust. The people who were originally walking on the road all made way for them, lest they be hit by these two crazy people.
These two people were the Second Elder of the Gu Yuan Tribe, Lin Shan and Tie Wen. However, the two of them no longer had the prestige they had in the tribe. It seemed that something must have happened in the Gu Yuan Tribe during the half a month that Xiao Chen was away.
At this moment, Xiao Chen, who was in the Treasure Elephant Tower, was completely unaware of this. A group of young warriors were drinking wine and eating meat. The huge beast bones in the huge earthen jars were constantly churning and emitting a meaty fragrance.
The beast skins on their bodies had been torn into strips, and many parts of their bodies had already been stained with blood. Their bodies emitted a foul stench. Lin Shan and Liu Yan's sorry state continuously attracted the attention of the surrounding crowd. Although the people of the Wasteland lived a simple and casual life, and almost everyone wore beast skins, it was rare to see someone as shabby as Lin Shan and Liu Yan.
Fortunately, hard work paid off. The two of them finally got the news from a small stall on the side of the road. It just so happened that it was the place where Xiao Chen had bought the bronze key that day. This stall owner had also seen the battle between Xiao Chen and the Shadow Forest Tribe's sixth shadow brother, and thus knew that Xiao Chen was the chief of the Gu Yuan Tribe.
After conversing for a while, he found out that Lin Shan and the other man were looking for traces of Xiao Chen. The stall owner's impatient expression, which was originally covering his nose, turned into one of enthusiasm. He told them the news that Shadow Sixth had invited Xiao Chen to the Shadow Forest Tribe as a guest.
"Halt, who are you?"
Just as Lin Shan and Tie Wen arrived at the main street outside the Shadow Forest Tribe's manor, they were stopped by the two Blood Refining Realm cultivators guarding the manor's gate. Their attire made them suspicious.
"Sir, the two of us are clansmen of the Gu Yuan Tribe. May I ask if the Gu Yuan Tribe Leader Xiao Chen is a guest in your manor?"
"Who are you?"
The guards immediately became vigilant against these two unknown people. They all took out their weapons and surrounded the two of them, looking like tigers eyeing their prey.
"Sir, we are clansmen of the Gu Yuan Tribe."
Hearing that the other party was suspicious of his identity, Lin Shan hurriedly took out a palm-sized metal token and handed it over.
The black metal token was engraved with the words "Gu Yuan". This was the identity token of the Gu Yuan Tribe.
"Oh, Xiao Tribe Leader. You are clansmen of Xiao Tribe Leader."
Seeing this metal medallion, the Blood Refining Realm cultivator's originally sharp gaze softened. Not to mention the fact that Xiao Chen was a friend of his Young Clan Head, just Xiao Chen's strength was enough to make him admire him.
"That's right, Xiao Tribe Leader is a guest in my manor. However, he did not stay in the manor today. Instead, he went to the city. I see that the two of you are travel-worn. Why don't you rest in the manor, change your clothes, and wait for Xiao Tribe Leader to return?"
"Uncle Lin, what should we do? May I ask if this senior knows where my tribe leader has gone?"
Originally, when they heard that Xiao Chen was a guest, the two of them could not help but feel happy. However, they did not expect that Xiao Chen would not be in the manor. This caused their mood to plummet. After all, the danger that their tribe faced could not be delayed. If they could find Xiao Chen earlier, the danger that their tribe faced would be reduced.
"I don't know about that. However, within Duanmu City, the most lively place is the [Treasure Image Tower]. Normally, all the young cultivators who come to Giant Rock Valley will go there for a gathering. I think that the two of you should go there and take a look. Perhaps Clan Leader Xiao is in the [Treasure Image Tower]." Seeing Lin Shan and Tie Wen's anxious expressions, the Blood Refining Realm cultivator opened his mouth and gave them some pointers.
"Thank you for your information, Sir."
Hearing the Blood Refining Realm cultivator's words, Lin Shan and Tie Wen hurriedly bowed and hurried to the Treasure Image Tower in the city.
Seeing the two of them hurriedly leave, the Blood Refining Realm cultivator pondered for a moment before saying, "The Martial Arts Exchange is approaching in two days. You should all be on high alert. I will report this matter to the Young Master."
After saying this, the Blood Refining Realm cultivator walked into the depths of the manor. He felt that it was better to report the sudden appearance of the Gu Yuan Tribe members to his master.
"It's here."
Under the guidance of the Blood Refining Realm cultivator, Lin Shan and Tie Wen arrived in front of the Treasure Image Tower. At this moment, the Bluestone Street in front of the Treasure Image Tower had already been repaired. The damage caused by Ren Fei and the foreign cultivators had already been repaired. One could not help but praise the Treasure Image Tower's strength.
"What are you doing? Get out quickly. My Treasure Image Tower is not a place for beggars to enter."
"Sir, I wonder if there is a cultivator called Xiao Chen here?"
"What dog shit Xiao Chen? Hurry up and scram. You two jinxes are standing in front of the door. Can you bear the consequences of delaying the business of my Treasure Image Tower?"
"You!"
When they heard the gatekeeper publicly insult Xiao Chen, Lin Shan and the other man's originally tense nerves became enraged. Their eyes turned scarlet, looking like a bloodthirsty demon. Among all the clansmen of the Gu Yuan Tribe, Xiao Chen was the spiritual pillar of support for their tribe.
"What's wrong? Where did these two country bumpkins come from? Don't you know what kind of place this is? Why are you behaving so atrociously here? Let me tell you, the owner of my Treasure Image Tower is the Treasure Image Tribe."
The quarrel at the door gradually attracted the gazes of the surrounding people. They all looked over and pointed at Lin Shan and Tie Wen, laughing as they looked at their sorry figures.
"Xiangjian, hurry up and chase these two people away. You can't even handle such a small matter. The young master is watching you from the tower."
At this moment, a middle-aged man who looked like a guard walked out of the Treasure Image Tower and spoke to the guard impatiently.
"You actually dared to disturb the young master's rest. You two really deserve to die.
However, on account that we are all humans, you can be spared from death, but you cannot be spared from punishment. Both of you break an arm each and scram out of Duanmu City. "
Thinking that his young master's attention was on him, the guard named Xiangjian's heart became gloomy. His gaze towards Lin Shan and Tie Wen also became sinister.
"Sir, we are clansmen of the Gu Yuan Tribe …"
Even though the person in front of them was so overbearing, Lin Shan and Tie Wen did not explode in anger. They clenched their hands tightly, their sharp nails piercing deep into their palms. At this moment, finding their tribe leader was the most important thing.
"Since that's the case, then die!"
Seeing the expressions of Lin Shan and Liu Yue, who only dared to be angry but did not dare to speak, a look of ridicule flashed in the eyes of the cultivator guarding the door. He did not care about the words of the two and instantly attacked them.
"What Gu Yuan Tribe? In Duanmu City, my Treasure Image Tribe is the ruler. Since you two country bumpkins don't know what's good for you, then stay."
Bang!
The result was as one could imagine. After the long and arduous journey over the past few days, the two of them were already extremely exhausted. After receiving the sudden attack from the Treasure Image Tribe member, their bodies had already become somewhat sluggish. The two of them were instantly sent flying, blood mixed with shattered internal organs wildly spurting out.
Xiangjian's attack could be said to be rather vicious and merciless. Lin Shan and Tie Wen did not even have the slightest ability to resist. Furthermore, Tie Wen was only a Tempered Bone practitioner. If Lin Shan had not blocked the majority of the attack at the critical moment, Tie Wen might have already lost his life to Xiangjian.
"Since you don't know what's good for you, then leave your lives behind!"