"Black Fang tribe lies ahead."
Outside the mountain where the Black Fang tribe was stationed, Qi Heng and Ji Ning emerged from underground.
The Black Fang tribe was now filled with fluttering banners and forests of spears. The entire tribe exuded a grim, murderous air, looking completely prepared for war.
"They really went to war with the Riverbank tribe?"
Ji Ning shook his head.
The Riverbank tribe had a population of hundreds of thousands and even possessed a city. The Black Fang tribe... had fewer than ten thousand people and only a mountain stronghold.
The difference in strength between the two sides was immense. Yet now... it seemed that the Black Fang tribe held the upper hand?
"I have no idea how Chun Cao suddenly became so powerful!"
Completely baffled, Ji Ning headed toward the Black Fang tribe's stronghold.
"Who goes there?"
Before they even reached the gates, a group of soldiers drew their longbows and aimed them at Ji Ning and Qi Heng.
"I am Ji Ning! Tell Black Fang and Chun Cao to come see me!"
The Black Fang tribe was a subordinate tribe within the Ji clan's territory. Once Ji Ning announced his name, the soldiers atop the stronghold naturally did not dare delay.
"Ji Ning? Young Master is here? Young Master came to see me?"
Upon receiving the report, Chun Cao was both startled and delighted. She hurriedly rushed out the door and ran toward the stronghold gates.
"Young Master! Young Master! You... came!"
The gates opened, and a fragrant breeze swept over them as Chun Cao dashed to Ji Ning's side. Looking up at him, tears streamed from her eyes. "Young Master, you finally came! Xiao Qian has been waiting for you for a long time."
"Uh? Xiao Qian? Who's that?"
Ji Ning froze, growing