Yellow Dragon landed, drew in his aura until he appeared to be only at the Heavenly Immortal level, and took the form of a wandering Daoist. He walked slowly toward the tribe's entrance.
Before he could draw near, the patrolling warriors noticed him.
Several burly men with fierce auras and scars both old and new stepped forward at once. Moving swiftly and in order, they surrounded Yellow Dragon.
A moment later, a middle-aged man who appeared to be their leader emerged from the tribe. His cultivation had reached the middle stage of True Immortal.
He cupped his hands in greeting, his gaze appraising. "Senior, please stop there. What brings you to our Human Race tribe? We're on high alert. If you have urgent business, please tell us."
Yellow Dragon returned the greeting. The man's bearing raised his opinion of the tribe. He spoke gently but clearly. "I am a disciple of Jade Pure of Kunlun Mountain, traveling through these lands. I saw how heavily guarded your tribe was. Have you encountered some trouble?"
At the word "Kunlun," a sharp gleam flashed in the leader's eyes. His manner grew more respectful, though he showed no surprise, and the warriors around him eased their guard a little.
The leader said gravely, "So you are an immortal master from Kunlun. One of our Human Race ancestors cultivates under a Sage of Kunlun. Have you met him?"
Hearing the test in the man's words, Yellow Dragon smiled. "Xuandu, the Supreme Pure Saint's sole direct disciple? He and I are close friends."
Only then did the leader fully lower his guard and explain. "To tell you the truth, immortal master, a vile beast has been disturbing our peace! It looks like a jackal or wolf, but it's as massive as a wild ox, with wings