He turned to glance at Yao Chen beside him and could not help asking quietly:
"Master, why did you have us come here? Could there be some treasure here? This place looks deserted to me, with desert everywhere, and most of the humans living here are from the Snake-People Tribe. This isn't good for us, is it?"
Hearing this, Yao Chen smiled faintly.
Looking at Xiao Yan, who did not understand their master's wishes, he shook his head, then looked at the surrounding desert and said:
"What you don't know is that the Snake-People Tribe living in this desert supposedly has a Heavenly Flame in their cave abode. If you obtained it, it would mean a great deal for your cultivation. Perhaps this is why our master had you come here!"
Understanding dawned on Xiao Yan, and he nodded. Looking at the desert before him, a trace of surprise appeared in his eyes.
Lost in thought, he glanced around, unable to help thinking that Master treated him far too well, actually letting him come here.
Just then, the sounds of a caravan came from nearby. Several humans were quickly approaching with a group of bound snake-people.
"How strange. Why are these snake-people being sold like slaves? Shouldn't they be the masters of this region?"
Yao Chen shook his head dismissively. Looking at the snake-people being sold as slaves, there was not a trace of pity in his eyes.
"According to the rumors around here, it seems the local humans drove the Snake-People Tribe into this desert a few years ago. Ever since then, almost their entire tribe has been regarded as precious treasures! These female snake-people, in particular, are favored by certain powerful officials and dignitaries!"
Xiao Yan nodded slightly. Looking at the snake-people being treated as slaves, he felt