Mu Jinyu followed the Barbarian King deeper into the Northern Plains!

About an hour later.

A row of icy dwellings resembling those of the Hanchi Tribe appeared before them.

"Who goes there?!"

As Mu Jinyu and the Barbarian King approached, several people immediately appeared, wielding war halberds, glaring coldly at the three of them.

The Barbarian King immediately spoke to them in the barbarian language, "I am the Chieftain Barbarian King of the Hanchi Tribe. This is my friend. We mean no offense and just wish to ask a few questions."

"People from the Hanchi Tribe?!"

The people of the Liuyun Tribe, upon hearing the Barbarian King's words, visibly relaxed their vigilance and then nodded, saying, "Then please come with us."

"Behave yourself." One person still remained vigilant, coldly admonishing Mu Jinyu and the others.

"Alright." The Barbarian King promptly replied.

Then, he signaled with his eyes for Mu Jinyu not to be upset. The people from the Liuyun Tribe meant no harm; they just preferred not to interact with outsiders, hence their residence in the deepest parts of the Northern Plains!

Mu Jinyu was already aware of these circumstances from what the Barbarian King had told him, so he didn't mind, especially since they were seeking help from them.

Thus, Mu Jinyu and the Barbarian King, along with the others, followed the people of the Liuyun Tribe into their settlement.

Soon, they arrived at an ice house within the Liuyun Tribe.

The barbarians asked Mu Jinyu and his companions to wait inside while they went to inform their clan leader.

One person hurriedly left, but there were still two standing guard on either side of the doorway, watchful and alert.

Not long after, the clan leader of the Liuyun Tribe, Brother Tor, came over after being notified, entering the ice house.

"Barbarian King? It's been a long time!"

Brother Tor stood about two meters and twenty centimeters tall, with a strong build and muscles brimming with explosive power. His slightly dark skin added to a sense of exotic appeal.

Evidently familiar with the Barbarian King, he casually greeted him upon entering.

His tone wasn't particularly warm, but it wasn't exactly distant either.

"Yes, Brother Tor, it has indeed been over a decade. A few months ago, during the calamity of the Blood Witch, you didn't come to join us, and I was quite worried that something might have happened to you." The Barbarian King reminisced joyfully, speaking slowly.

Brother Tor waved his hand dismissively, then looked at Mu Jinyu and Jian Ruyan. Recognizing them as part of the Human Race, his expression darkened slightly, and he asked with some displeasure, "They're from the Human Race, aren't they? Why did you bring them here?"

The Barbarian King, knowing Brother Tor had some prejudices against the Human Race, quickly explained, "Though they are from the Human Race, they mean no harm and have been supportive of my tribe. When the Blood Witch calamity occurred, they were the first to help us, allowing the Hanchi Tribe and about ten nearby tribes to escape disaster!"

"Is that so?" Hearing the Barbarian King's words, Brother Tor's expression softened a bit, and he inquired, "So, what brings you here to see me?"

He understood that if it weren't for something important, the Barbarian King likely wouldn't come just for a chat, especially bringing two people from the Human Race.

Therefore, Brother Tor cut to the chase and asked directly.

The Barbarian King chuckled, "It's nothing major. It's just that your Liuyun Tribe has always lived in the deepest part of the Northern Plains. I wanted to ask if there might be any Demon Emperors living deep within..."

He paused, then added, "Preferably an ice attribute Demon Emperor!"

While most of the demon beasts inhabiting the Northern Plains were generally of the ice and cold attribute, it was still possible a Demon Emperor could be of a different attribute. If he wasn't specific, and Brother Tor pointed them to a different beast, they would be making a wasted trip.

"An ice attribute Demon Emperor? Yes, there is!"

Without much thought, Brother Tor nodded in response to the Barbarian King's question.

"Where is it? What kind of demon beast is it?" The Barbarian King hurriedly asked.

Brother Tor, with a less-than-pleased tone, said, "About three hundred miles ahead, there's an ice cave where an Ice Luan Beast resides. It often tries to attack us, but its strength is genuinely formidable, and we haven't been able to deal with it. Sometimes, we're caught off guard, and many tribe members suffer because of it!"

"Hmm, great, thank you for the information." The Barbarian King said happily in response.

He then briefly recounted their conversation to Mu Jinyu.

"An Ice Luan Beast?" Mu Jinyu's eyes lit up upon hearing the Barbarian King's words.

Luan Beasts are a type of demonic bird with relatively thin Phoenix Bloodlines, and an Ice Luan could be barely called an Ice Phoenix, which would suit Jian Ruyan's Ice Phoenix Bloodline perfectly.

Using it as the Artifact Spirit for Jian Ruyan's sword and subsequently cultivating the "Sword Scroll" would indeed be ideal.

Moreover, judging by what the Barbarian King said, the beast's aggressive nature and frequent attacks on the barbarians of the Liuyun Tribe meant Mu Jinyu could kill it without moral conflict!

If it had been a divine bird or auspicious creature offering protection, Mu Jinyu might have refrained from killing it to forge a sword.

But for a malevolent bird, there was no such guilt.

Considering all factors, the Ice Luan was the best target, and he needn't look for another ice attribute Demon Emperor!

"Thank you, Clan Leader, for your help. Here are some elixirs as a token of our gratitude."

Mu Jinyu stood up and took out several bottles of elixirs, handing them to Brother Tor, sincerely expressing his thanks.

"Elixirs?"

Brother Tor didn't take the elixirs from Mu Jinyu. Instead, he eyed him warily, slapping the jade bottle so that it almost slipped from Mu Jinyu's grasp and shattered!

"No!"

Brother Tor refused coldly.

Mu Jinyu was somewhat taken aback.

The Barbarian King used Spiritual Thought to remind him: "Brother Tor harbors much suspicion towards the Human Race, reportedly due to past grievances, apparently involving elixirs."

"Is that so?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Jinyu understood his reaction.

Thinking for a moment, he put away the elixirs and took out a dozen Superior Spiritual Treasures, offering them instead: "This is a small token of my appreciation. Please accept them, Clan Leader."

To Mu Jinyu, Superior Spiritual Treasures were no big deal, and if they could ease the tension between Brother Tor and the Human Race, he figured it was worth it.

Seeing it was a Magic Treasure and not elixirs seemed acceptable to Brother Tor.

Then, recognizing these as Superior Spiritual Treasures further tempted the resource-strapped clan leader.

However, Brother Tor didn't think the information he provided warranted such a generous offering.

Yet, the temptation lingered in his heart...

So, Brother Tor contemplated for a moment and then looked up at Mu Jinyu to ask, "Are you planning on hunting that Ice Luan?"

Without hesitation, Mu Jinyu nodded, "Yes, for certain reasons, we need the soul of an ice attribute demonic beast."

After the Barbarian King translated for him, Brother Tor pondered and then said, "In that case, I'll accompany you there! I can guide you to the location, and if danger arises, I can offer some assistance."

In truth, he thought, how could a young man and the Barbarian King hope to contend with that Ice Luan?

It was sheer wishful thinking!

Truly looking for disaster!

However, given the Spiritual Treasures they presented, he was willing to save them if they encountered danger, then take them away!

Brother Tor had the confidence because he was at the Peak Fifth Layer of the Unity Realm Stage!

And that Ice Luan was a Peak Eighth Level Hedao Realm top-grade demon emperor!

Although he couldn't defeat it, he could save them if needed!

This way, he wouldn't feel guilty about accepting the treasures.

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