Zhao Ling'er's status among the White Miao Tribe was clearly extremely prestigious. The moment they heard Gailuo Jiao's call, the White Miao soldiers atop the city walls immediately dropped to their knees in a wave. The Black Miao soldiers, meanwhile, were visibly uncertain and did not know what to do for the moment—though the pitch-black cannon barrels aimed at them from the airship were perhaps an even more compelling deterrent.
When Fang Zheng led the others off the airship, Gailuo Jiao hurried over with her people, respectfully kneeling before Zhao Ling'er.
"Your subordinate pays her respects to Princess."
"Let's not talk about that right now."
Zhao Ling'er waved her hand at Gailuo Jiao.
"I came here first and foremost to resolve the great drought in the Miao Territory. As long as we have the Five Spirit Pearls, we can end the drought..."
"But the Five Spirit Pearls have already been lost..."
"With Master's help, we have already found the Water Spirit Pearl, the Lightning Spirit Pearl, and the Earth Spirit Pearl. Once we find the Wind Spirit Pearl and the Fire Spirit Pearl, we will have gathered all five."
At that, Zhao Ling'er looked toward Fang Zheng, who nodded.
"That's right. Of the remaining two Spirit Pearls, the Wind Spirit Pearl is with the phoenix in Phoenix Forest, while the Fire Spirit Pearl is in the Fire Qilin's possession. I imagine you know those places better than I do, so I needn't say anything more."
"I understand!!"
Gailuo Jiao was not one to stand on ceremony. She knew full well what mattered most right now, so after hearing Fang Zheng, she hurriedly nodded and rose to her feet.
"I will personally send people to Phoenix Forest and Qilin Cave. We will definitely retrieve those two Spirit Pearls!"
With that, Gailuo