Behind the hillside, behind a huge rock, two figures were cautiously peeking out.
They were two burly Alien Race wearing animal skin armor.
They resemble humans in appearance, but have dark yellow skin and thick fangs. They wield bone spears and possess an aura at the level of Universe Master, but are significantly more powerful than most Universe Master in the Universe Ocean.
Upon hearing Lu Qingshan's voice, both of them stiffened simultaneously.
"He... he found us?"
One of them said in a low voice, sounding somewhat nervous.
"Nonsense! He could kill that Pterosaur Beast with a single strike, how could we possibly hide it from him?"
The other gritted his teeth. "Go, get out of here, and be more respectful."
The two emerged from behind the rocks and cautiously approached Lu Qingshan. Although they had already put away their bone spears, their bodies remained tense, ready to strike at any moment.
"My lord!" The leader of the Alien Race bowed respectfully, his voice tinged with nervousness, "We are scouts from the Huangshi Tribe. My name is Huang Niu, and this is my brother Huang Ma. That Pterosaur Beast... had been harassing our tribe for countless years, but we never expected you to kill it with a single stroke..."
He glanced at the blood still lingering on the ground, then at the golden War Blade that Lu Qingshan had sheathed, and swallowed hard.
This is the incredibly strong man before us, who killed that True God Level beast with a single strike! "Sir, your strength is extraordinary, you've resolved a major problem for our Huangshi Tribe. If you don't mind, would you be willing to visit our tribe?"
Lu Qingshan glanced at them. Their language was that of Ancient Civilization, very similar to the script passed down in the Duan Donghe Inheritance. Luo Feng had already entered this place for an era, so naturally there were detailed records.
Lu Qingshan understood them perfectly, and he nodded slightly. "Lead the way."
Having just entered the Jin World, Lu Qingshan needed to understand his location and gather intelligence. It would be best if he could enter a small tribe to gather information.
The Huang Niu and Huang Ma exchanged a glance, a hint of joy flashing in their eyes, and quickly turned to lead the way. Lu Qingshan followed behind them at a leisurely pace, his gaze sweeping over the surrounding terrain.
Along the way, we encountered all sorts of exotic flowers and plants, species we had never seen before.
"The creatures of the Jin World are far more abundant than I imagined."
After traveling for about half a month, a fortress made of huge rocks appeared on the horizon ahead. The walls of the fortress were tens of thousands of kilometers high, made of dark gray boulders, and the surface was covered with densely packed Law Secret Patterns, emitting a faint light.
Above the village gate hangs a stone plaque with several Elder Gu characters engraved on it. These characters share the same origin as those used in the Duan Donghe Inheritance, yet they also have subtle differences.
" Huangshi Tribe "
On either side of the gate, several guards wielding bone spears relaxed their guard slightly upon seeing the Huang Niu and Huang Ma. But when they saw Lu Qingshan, the guards tightened their grip on their weapons.
" Huang Niu, who is this?" a guard asked warily. "This sir is a wanderer who has traveled the world. He is extremely powerful; he killed Pterosaur Beast with a single strike! I brought this sir to meet the leader," Huang Niu replied hastily.
Upon hearing this, the guards' expressions changed slightly, and their gazes towards Lu Qingshan held a newfound respect.
The Pterosaur Beast was a major threat to the Huangshi Tribe. Even with their tribal chief and elders working together, they couldn't defeat it, but now it had been killed. Of course, they knew what that meant.
In the Jin World, the strong are respected, and powerful beings are revered wherever they go.
"Sir, please come in!" The guard quickly made way for him.
Lu Qingshan followed Huang Niu and Huang Ma into the village. The village was much larger inside than it appeared from the outside. The stone houses were arranged in a neat and orderly fashion, the streets were simple, and the occasional passing tribe members would cast curious glances at him. It was clear that few outsiders came to this village. The vast majority of these tribe members were at the level of Immortal or Universe Venerable, and there were quite a few at the level of Universe Master, probably several thousand. However, he only sensed two auras of True God Level.
A moment later, they arrived at the largest stone hall in the center of the village. Inside the hall, a burly, white-haired, Alien Race elder was sitting on a stone chair. When he saw Lu Qingshan, he slowly stood up. He exuded the aura of True God Level, which was weaker than that of the previous Pterosaur Beast, but much more composed.
"Is this the powerful figure who slew the Pterosaur Beast?" The old man's voice was as deep as a rock, and his attitude towards Lu Qingshan was extremely polite. "I am the chieftain of the Huangshi Tribe, the True God Huangshi. Thank you for your help, sir."
"It was nothing." Lu Qingshan nodded slightly. "I'm just a traveler who happened to be passing by when that strange beast attacked me, so I killed it in return."
"A traveler..." The True God Huangshi's gaze flickered slightly, but he did not press further. "Your strength is so formidable, you must have traveled extensively for many years. I wonder if you would be interested in joining the army? Our Huangshi Tribe is currently planning to send some elite members to participate in the Western Army's assessment. With your strength, entering this special army would not be difficult for you."
For those living in the Jin World, the greatest honor is to join the army.
Because only within the military can one obtain the best inheritances and the most precious treasures, and the strongest members of each tribe are basically retired from the military. Many Void True God also have experience serving in the military.
It could be said that the entire Jin World was a machine for selecting soldiers, choosing powerful warriors for the Jin Kingdom. Although the Jin Kingdom had been destroyed, they were unaware of this and continued to carry out the orders of the great God King.
"I have no plans to join the army for the time being." Lu Qingshan shook his head.
Joining the army is good, but there are beings at the Eternal True God Level in the army. Lu Qingshan doesn't want to stay under the nose of such powerful people. Although the treasures and secret techniques in the army are very good, he doesn't care much about them.
The True God Huangshi did not press the matter, and said with a smile, "It's alright. With your strength, joining any army would be a piece of cake. It's rare to have such a powerful person visit. I'll have some food and drink prepared. Why don't you rest in the tribe for a few days?"
"Thank you." Lu Qingshan did not refuse.
During the banquet, he inquired about some aspects of the tribe.
The True God Huangshi didn't hide anything and gave a general explanation.
The Huangshi Tribe makes a living by hunting Desolate Beast and mining ores, and occasionally trades with other nearby tribes. Due to its remote location, the tribe lacks sophisticated weapons and cultivation resources, and its life is not particularly prosperous.
Moreover, the entire Huangshi Tribe only has two True God, which can be said to be quite weak. Fortunately, although the place where they live is barren, it is not very dangerous, so it has continued to exist until now.
"I need a few things." Lu Qingshan put down his wine glass. "Does the tribe have any hides, blood, or bones of various exotic beasts? Preferably those of the True God Level. Or some rare minerals or plants would also be acceptable."
"Yes." The True God Huangshi's eyes lit up. "Our tribe has accumulated quite a few materials over the years, but we haven't been able to find a suitable buyer. If you need them, sir, we can exchange them for treasures of equal value." He waved his hand, and several tribesmen quickly stepped forward. A moment later, they brought out bundles wrapped in animal hides and several stone boxes. Inside were the hides and scales of various strange beasts, as well as several pieces of ore emitting a strange aura.
These packages and boxes are all storage containers, and they have a lot of space inside.
Lu Qingshan's gaze swept over the materials, and with the aid of his Eye of Wisdom, he instantly judged their quality.
The Huangshi Tribe, after all, just a poor little tribe, so naturally it doesn't have any good stuff. However, while these things aren't top-tier, they are still far superior to similar materials from the Universe Ocean, and they come in a wide variety of types.
He flipped his hand and took out a black sword, placing it on the table.
This was the Eternal Holy Sword that he had previously obtained through a cheat code. Now, it held little meaning for him. With the Infinity War Blade, Supreme Treasure at the Void True God Level, this sword was Endless longer of any use.
"How about I trade all your materials for this True God Level offensive Supreme Treasure?"
The gaze of the True God Huangshi fell on the longsword that Lu Qingshan had taken out. Although he was poor, he still had some vision. The quality of this longsword could be considered a fine piece among True God Level weapons.
"Deal!" The True God Huangshi nodded without hesitation.
The transaction was complete, and Lu Qingshan stored the materials in his storage space. He thought for a moment, then asked, "Besides the materials collected by the tribe, is there anywhere nearby where I can trade for more of these things?"
The True God Huangshi pondered for a moment, "About half a year's journey from here, there is a place called the Great Marsh Sea. It is the largest trading market in the surrounding area, where many tribes and lone powerful individuals go to exchange goods. If you, my lord, desire more rare treasures and materials, that should be the best place to go."
" Great Marsh Sea..." Lu Qingshan memorized the name. "However, sir, you must be careful," True God Huangshi added. "Although Great Marsh Sea is a trading area, it is not under the jurisdiction of the army. The situation there is complex, and some powerful lone wolves and forces are entrenched there. With your strength, sir, although you are not afraid, it is still best to be cautious."
"Thank you for the reminder." Lu Qingshan stood up. "I'll set off now."
"Sir, won't you stay a few more days?"
"No, thank you." Lu Qingshan smiled. "I've traveled this far to see the sights of this world, and I generally don't stay in one place for long. Thank you for your hospitality, Chief. I hope we'll meet again someday."
He turned and walked towards the village gate. Under the gray sky, his blue figure quickly disappeared into the end of the wasteland.
Standing outside the village gate, watching the direction the man had left, True God Huangshi sighed inwardly, "He killed the Pterosaur Beast but only took materials... This traveler is no ordinary person."
Having fought against the Pterosaur Beast, the True God Huangshi was naturally aware of the beast's abilities. To be killed with a single strike meant that this traveler was an extremely powerful being even among the True God.
They are already comparable to the powerful soldiers at the True God Level in special armies who possess Mechanical Flow Treasure.
Two weeks later.
" Huangshi."
True God Huangshi was instructing the tribe's children on their training, a voice rang out from behind them.
The True God Huangshi turned his head and looked at the newcomer, a hint of expectation flashing in his eyes. "Have you found the lair of that Pterosaur Beast?"
"Found it! The lair contains countless treasures, more than our Huangshi Tribe has accumulated over many years." The True God was also extremely excited.
"Haha, that's for sure... Our Huangshi Tribe still has so many little ones to raise, while that Pterosaur Beast is all alone, so naturally it will have more treasures. This time, our Huangshi Tribe has gotten a great deal!"
The True God Huangshi sighed.
"Yes, who would have thought that a wandering outsider could kill that Pterosaur Beast with a single strike?"
"Keep all the biological materials, animal hides, blood, and special ores from that Pterosaur Beast's treasure... Put them together and take them with you when you go to the Great Marsh Sea to trade with other tribes next time. If you see that traveler again, give all these things to him," said the True God Huangshi after thinking for a moment.
"That's how it should be."
The other True God nodded as well.