The Empress's No.1 Lackey-Chapter 1186 - 639: The Second Warrior

You must understand that he is a world-class perfect martial artist, even though he is suppressed, it shouldn’t be like this!

A mere warrior from the Liao Clan making even me nervous?

Yu Xiu put away the compass, holding the jade flying sword from her sleeve at her fingertips, she said solemnly, "These are not ordinary warriors, but the elite guards of the main camp. Did you see the black flute at their waist? This indicates their identity, somewhat similar to the Emperor’s Imperial Guard."

Zhao Douan indeed noticed the group hanging black flutes at their waist, and said, "I’ve heard that the Liao Clan is tribal in structure, where the leader or clan chief is also the High Priest, acting as the divine’s spokesperson. Among the Liao Clan, each tribe has different professions, some are responsible for fighting, some for hunting, others for building tools... And the outstanding ones in each tribe are awarded flutes corresponding to the tribe’s color by the Clan Leader?"

He had done his homework before coming! However, since the Liao Clan is isolated from the world and does not trade with Yu Country, his understanding is merely superficial.

Yu Xiu stared at the group and nodded, "That’s right, so these people are definitely not ordinary warriors. What’s strange is that those with black flutes are elite fighters, why are they sent out on patrol? Especially the leader, he is a formidable character, ranking second among the warriors of the Black Beast Tribe, whose strength is definitely not weaker than us when not suppressed, and possibly even stronger."

"Wait... which tribe did you mention?"

Zhao Douan pricked up his ears, listening attentively, then suddenly felt a familiar term slip through his mind. He turned to stare at Yu Xiu.

The impassive Taoist nun paused, saying, "The Black Beast Tribe. Hmm, this is how Yunfu people refer to this tribe, likening them to rough black beasts... Is there any issue with this name?"

No... Zhao Douan hesitated to speak.

Jin Jian nearby, gripping the magic wand tightly, slightly clamped his knees and said nervously, "The second warrior of the Black Beast Tribe? How strong must the first be?"

Yu Xiu shook her head, "I’ve never seen him, but he’s likely no weaker than a half-step Celestial. When I was exploring here, I once fought with this guy and nearly fell."

"Here they come!"

Meanwhile.

Man Gu also led a large group of subordinates, arriving to observe the four Yu Country people standing among the trees.

The second warrior of the Black Beast Tribe, with his deep blue eyes showing seriousness, gritted his teeth, "More spies? Are they accomplices of the one earlier?"

Earlier, Man Gu was chasing Han Zhao when he suddenly detected unusual fluctuations from the rear just as he was about to succeed.

Being the highest warrior guarding the main camp, Man Gu did not dare to be negligent, fearing he might fall into the cunning Yu Country people’s "lure the tiger away from the mountain" strategy.

So he simply abandoned Han Zhao.

Rushed back urgently.

Yet, the combination of four people here confused him somewhat. But among them, only the youth and the taller female Daoist showed strong power in his sense, capable of confronting him. But considering this is the divine territory and he has an entire squad of warriors, Man Gu paid them no mind.

As for the short girl and the frail, harmless old man, he ignored them even more.

"Surround them!"

Man Gu shouted loudly, and the warriors behind him surged forward, encircling the four people tightly.

Then, one bone spear after another locked onto the four inside the circle, as if they would turn them into porcupines with one command.

"Yu Country people! Such audacity, daring to invade the divine’s wooded territory!" Man Gu sneered as he rode his mount closer, speaking with not so fluent Yu Country language, heavily accented with Yunfu dialect!

The Liao Clan experts have all captured Yunfu people, learning their Yu Country language.

Just after he finished speaking, Man Gu’s gaze fell on Yu Xiu’s face, frowned as he felt she was familiar, thinking carefully, suddenly glaring with rage: "It’s you! The villain who trespassed into divine detection! You still dare to return?!"

With his words, the other warriors roared as if they wanted to swallow them whole.

Zhao Douan looked at Yu Xiu with a strange expression, "Your reputation here is worse than mine?"

"..." Yu Xiu turned her head in annoyance, ignoring him.

Zhao Douan wasn’t angry, but instead stepped forward with interest, looking at the giant-like Man Gu, smiled: "I heard you’re the second warrior of the Black... what tribe? Great, I’m unfamiliar with the locals here, and am worrying about lacking a native guide."

Man Gu was taken aback, staring at the Yu Country "noble", whose appearance was even more handsome than a woman... Yes, in his understanding, Zhao Douan in luxurious clothes resembled Yu Country’s noble young men.

Then, he couldn’t help but laugh, very happy, very unrestrained, very... amusing!

Man Gu sat on the huge beast’s back, stroking the axe handle in his hand, withdrawing his smile, and with a condescending glance regarded this interesting human clan expert, he laughed: "Yu Country person, you are very interesting. Are all cultivators in Yu Country nowadays this innocent and arrogant?"

Zhao Douan pretended to be puzzled, "I’m innocent and arrogant?"

"Otherwise?" Man Gu sarcastically remarked, "I haven’t encountered such naive Yu Country people for a long time, which prominent family poured Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures just to forcefully create your cultivation? Thinking yourself a master, daring to roam the Great Territory? Haha, I had thought you were spies sent by Zhao Shixiong to gather intel, but now I’ve withdrawn that judgement, no spy could be as laughable as you." 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Spy? So, has the war already started? Zhao Douan felt a movement in his heart, and earnestly said: "You seem to have some misunderstanding about me. Actually, I don’t like fighting or killing, I prefer making friends and solving problems peacefully. So, I have some questions, and if you cooperate in answering them, then..."

"Alright," Man Gu rudely interrupted him with a high and condescending smile, "You can, but I have a condition."

Zhao Douan signaled for him to speak.

Man Gu grinned widely, his large hand rubbed his dark, sweaty chest, eyes fixed on Yu Xiu and Jin Jian, a large and small female priest, with a lewd grin: "You offer up these two Yu Country women for me to enjoy. That little one can exchange for one question, and the big one for two questions, how’s that?"

His words finished, the other twenty or thirty Liao Clan warriors nearby also laughed, their eyes lingering on the two women with bad intentions.

Jin Jian was stunned for a moment, her little face sinking bit by bit.

The jade flying sword in Yu Xiu’s sleeve flickered unpredictably.

Zhao Douan’s demeanor remained composed, and the smile on his face grew gentler, seemingly unperturbed: "You mean, you want them?"

Man Gu’s eyes showed amusement, "Yes! Although Yu Country women are born too frail and ugly, they have a unique charm, especially the big one, who has some grudges with me, so I’m willing to pay a high price. As for the little one, hmm... she may be broken, this I must say in advance."

The smile at Zhao Douan’s mouth spread even more, but anyone familiar with King Yan Zhao would know this kind of smile often means the person before him has entered Zhao Douan’s hunting list.

"Just that? But I have more questions than just three."

He seemed hesitant, pointed behind him: "Do you want the old man? How many can he exchange for?"

The oblivious Zhang Yan Yi, suddenly mentioned, glanced at him with an emotionless expression.

Man Gu was also stunned, displeased: "Old man not wanted! Not worth anything!"

Zhang Yan Yi’s face turned even grimmer...

"But..."

The oblivious Zhang Yan Yi, suddenly mentioned, glanced at him with an emotionless expression.

Man Gu was also stunned, displeased: "Old man not wanted! Not worth anything!"

Zhang Yan Yi’s face turned even grimmer...

"But..."

The oblivious Zhang Yan Yi, suddenly mentioned, glanced at him with an emotionless expression.

Man Gu was also stunned, displeased: "Old man not wanted! Not worth anything!"

Zhang Yan Yi’s face turned even grimmer...

"But..."