I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 167: Xia Ruins

The night enveloped the plains, and the stars shone brightly in the sky.

As night fell, the plains began to wind, and the temperature dropped significantly.

Three bonfires were lit in the temporary camp of the caravan, the blazing flames dispelling darkness and cold, bringing smiles of relief to those gathered around.

There was a pot sitting atop the bonfire, simmering everyone’s dinner.

But what was truly enticing was the wolf meat being roasted!

In today’s battle alone, Zhang Yuan killed more than twenty Desert Wolves by himself.

The caravan also had its share of kills.

All these wild wolves were collected, then skinned, cleaned, deboned, and marinated by the veterans in the caravan...

Now they had become pieces of roasted meat!

The person in charge of the roasting occasionally brushed on a sauce mixed with Wolf Poison Grass.

Making the aroma of the meat even richer.

Mu Guangcheng told Zhang Yuan that Desert Wolf meat was actually not tasty; it was sour, tough, and hard to swallow.

But once you added the Wolf Poison Grass while roasting, the taste was completely different.

This wild grass, which grew everywhere on the plains, was abundant.

It could not only be used as a seasoning for barbecue but also for treating wolf bites.

"Gentlemen!"

This Trade Team Leader stood up and addressed everyone loudly: "Today, it was all thanks to Young Hero Zhao Yun’s righteous help that our caravan escaped the poison of the wolf pack. Let us all salute Young Hero Zhao!"

"To the Young Hero!"

Everyone stood up in unison to toast Zhang Yuan.

Mu Guangcheng’s caravan hauled a total of seven wagons of goods, one of which was filled with strong liquor.

It’s said to be a very popular spirit over at Xia Ruins.

Zhang Yuan smiled and downed a bowl of the strong liquor cleanly.

At this moment, Mu Guangcheng personally handed over a freshly roasted wolf leg, solemnly offering it to Zhang Yuan.

Zhang Yuan noticed this seemed to be some kind of guest-welcoming ceremony, so he nodded and accepted it.

He took a bite of the wolf meat with its golden-brown exterior.

Immediately, his eyes lit up!

After marinating, seasoning, and grilling, the Desert Wolf meat tasted really good.

The flavor was somewhat similar to beef.

Though it wasn’t very tender, it was full of meaty fragrance when chewed.

Paired with the strong liquor, it was quite satisfying!

"Good!"

Zhang Yuan praised.

Mu Guangcheng and the others exchanged smiles, then joined in to share this roasted meat feast.

The Trade Team Leader also gave Zhang Yuan a bowl of chive flower sauce.

Also from the plains, dipping the roasted meat in it added a unique flavor.

Zhang Yuan devoured a wolf leg weighing five or six pounds!

With both drinks and meat, eating and drinking, the atmosphere in the camp grew even more lively.

An old man brought out a three-stringed lute and began to play, singing ancient ballads.

The vigorous singing drifted across the plains along with the sound of the lute.

Zhang Yuan drank five whole bowls of strong liquor and felt a slight tipsy drunkenness. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Listening to the songs and chewing on the meat, he felt a sense of carefree and leisure, as if in a trance.

In such an environment, Zhang Yuan still maintained the necessary vigilance and caution.

A Red-eyed Crow was circling above the camp, constantly on guard for him!

"Young Hero Zhao..."

Sitting next to him, Mu Guangcheng suddenly asked, "Is this your first time at Xia Ruins?"

Zhang Yuan came back to his senses, smiled, and said, "Brother Mu, just call me by my name."

He nodded slightly, "Yes, it’s my first time here."

"A hero is known regardless of origin, and Xia Ruins asks not about one’s background!"

Mu Guangcheng took a deep breath and said, "Brother Zhao Yun, not to boast, but I’m quite familiar with Xia Ruins. Feel free to ask me anything you want to know!"

This was exactly what Zhang Yuan wanted, so he asked whatever he wanted without hesitation.

Through this Trade Team Leader, Zhang Yuan learned that Xia Ruins used to be the Imperial Capital of the Great Xia.

It’s said that the Great Xia was established over a thousand years ago and was destroyed by the Great Yin, the predecessor of Daqian, over four hundred years ago, leaving the Xia Capital in ruins.

Later, the Great Yin was also replaced by Daqian.

The former site of the Great Xia was left with only an old capital ruin, as proof of its former existence.

Then, two hundred years ago, a group of refugees arrived at the old Xia Capital and survived there.

This is where Xia Ruins originated!

In the last two hundred years, people from all walks of life have flocked to Xia Ruins to make a living for various reasons.

Or to seek refuge.

Xia Ruins is extremely far from Daqian’s Imperial Capital and is not within Daqian’s jurisdiction.

Therefore, there is no Government Office, nor are there any Sects or noble families.

It is truly a place of mixed dragons and fish.

No one can say for sure how many people are currently in Xia Ruins.

But the five districts in the city — east, south, west, north, and central, plus the even more vast Outer Ruins area, must have tens or even hundreds of thousands of people.

Xia Ruins has its own set of operating rules, and those unfamiliar with the situation who rush in recklessly can easily get into trouble.

That’s why a guide is needed.

Out of gratitude to Zhang Yuan, Mu Guangcheng was happy to serve as Zhang Yuan’s guide, helping him establish a foothold in Xia Ruins.

The Trade Team Leader also detailed the various forces in Xia Ruins for Zhang Yuan.

As well as various rules, taboos, and so on.

This gave Zhang Yuan a basic understanding of Xia Ruins.

The two talked deep into the night.

The next morning, the caravan broke camp and set off.

According to Mu Guangcheng, they needed nearly ten days to reach Xia Ruins.

Provided the journey was smooth, without any setbacks.

In fact, the route the caravan took was only a corner of the vast plains.

If one wants to traverse the entire plains, it would take months at the least.

Moreover, strange things and beasts also exist within the plains!

Mu Guangcheng naturally led his team along the safe paths they had taken many times before.

But it wasn’t one hundred percent safe.

For instance, the wolf pack encounter earlier was a typical accident.

On the way, Zhang Yuan noticed a covered wagon in the middle of the caravan.

One couldn’t see what was inside.

And the wheel ruts it left were very shallow, not like it carried cargo or people.

Mu Guangcheng evidently noticed Zhang Yuan’s attention to that wagon.

He lowered his voice and explained, "This is the Earth Traveling God that our caravan venerates."

The Earth Traveling God originated from Xia Ruins and is now the guardian deity of many caravans traveling to and from Xia Ruins.

The Earth Traveling God has two aspects: the Day Wanderer and the Night Wanderer.

It can guide the caravan to timely avoid the strange entities roaming the plains and provide shelter to travelers.

If not for the Earth Traveling God’s protection.

No one would dare traverse the plains in groups.

Because the more numerous, the higher the probability of attracting strange entities.

It’s actually those skillful and daring lone travelers, venturing solo in the wilderness, who are somewhat safer!

Learning this, Zhang Yuan felt that the saying "Reading ten thousand books is not as useful as traveling ten thousand miles" was indeed true.

Next, the caravan traveled through the plains for three days.

Everything was safe and sound, without any unexpected incidents or dangers.

Yet on the fourth night, when everyone had just settled inside the tents to sleep, they suddenly heard the sound of a suona horn.

Everyone heard it clearly!