Ye Luo understood that the tribe relied on this liquor to sustain life. Therefore, the fact that they offered it to him demonstrated how welcome he truly was among them.

Of course, the Tao contained in the liquor was too shallow and did not have much effect on Ye Luo!

Moreover, his current lifespan spanned hundreds of years, so the liquor had virtually no impact on his longevity.

Nevertheless, this did not stop Ye Luo from drinking more. This time, he did not use any spiritual power; he drank like an ordinary person!

This liquor was stronger than any other, as it contained that elusive Tao within it.

Soon, he was completely inebriated! And the other indigenous people fared no better; each collapsed on the table or fell to the ground, sleeping soundly.

It seemed that such occurrences were common in the tribe, as no one came to check on them.

Nuonuo thought of carrying Ye Luo back, but she quickly gave up, as his sudden absence might displease the indigenous people. Although young, Nuonuo was exceptionally wise, though she sometimes appeared adorably clumsy in front of Ye Luo.

Nuonuo returned alone to the tent. Despite the indigenous tribe mainly consisting of ordinary people, small tribes or powers dared not provoke it.

Even when bandits passed by, they wouldn’t target this tribe!

This was entirely uncharacteristic of bandits! After all, Nuonuo hailed from a small tribe and had often suffered from bandit harassment. When bandits appeared, regardless of tribal power, if there was a cultivator present, bandits would typically loot the place.

That meant this tribe was certainly not simple!

Nuonuo sat cross-legged, beginning her cultivation. She planned to tell Ye Luo everything tomorrow, hoping he would remain cautious.

In the morning, the outside sky remained grayish, a feature of the South Territory, where the distinction between day and night was blurred by the violent laws of power.

"Brother Ye, did you enjoy the drinks yesterday?" Dao’er asked with a smile.

Ye Luo immediately smiled, "Brother Dao’er, thank you for your warm hospitality. I have some things which may be beneficial to you all!"

As he spoke, Ye Luo produced a large bottle of Essence of the Spirit Pond.

After all, the only valuable item he had in abundance now was this Essence of the Spirit Pond.

Even for ordinary people, it offered immense benefits.

"What’s this?" Dao’er frowned at once, "Brother Ye, this isn’t appropriate. This is too precious; we can’t accept it!"

Dao’er frowned, intending to return it to Ye Luo.

He hadn’t cultivated, but that didn’t mean he lacked insight!

On the contrary, his insight was quite keen; he could recognize many treasures.

"Brother Dao’er, what are you saying? Isn’t your liquor precious? Isn’t it the tribe’s life-sustaining treasure? Yet you shared it with me, so if you don’t accept this, I’ll be upset!" Ye Luo said, feigning mild anger.

Dao’er paused, then burst into laughter, "Alright, Brother Ye, then I won’t be polite about it!"

With that, he accepted it with a chuckle, though his eyes remained rather indifferent, unlike a cultivator who would leap with excitement over a large bottle of essence.

His manner seemed as ordinary as gifting a box of good cigarettes to someone on Earth.

"Brother Dao’er, I’d like to accompany you to the Five Dao Ridges, if I may!"

Dao’er agreed without a second thought, nodding directly, "Of course, that would be wonderful; we can drink together every day!"

Thus, Ye Luo and Nuonuo temporarily remained in the tribe.

"Master, I have something to tell you!"

Seeing Ye Luo appear, Nuonuo quickly shared her doubts.

Ye Luo, however, just laughed, "I noticed what you mentioned long ago. This tribe is indeed extraordinary, but the people are kind-hearted. So, let’s reciprocate that kindness!"

Nuonuo nodded slightly, seemingly understanding yet still sensing something amiss.

In the following days, Ye Luo fully integrated into the tribe. Their lives were simple and relaxed, much like rural living on Earth, with more free time due to the lack of cultivation. The evenings were the most lively, with families gathering, men drinking, and women mending clothes.

This lifestyle, however, made travel quite slow.

But Ye Luo noticed they seemed more precise than he at predicting the appearance of the Five Dao Ridges!

Of course, regarding tribal secrets, they remained silent, and so would Ye Luo.

Yet the climate was worsening. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Now, Nuonuo could only spend an hour daily on body refinement before reaching her limit. Still, she managed not to appear disheveled as she had promised, always maintaining a composed state.

Gradually, the young men in the tribe took an interest in her, though with her discernment, she dismissed them, much to Ye Luo’s mutual disdain.

The tribe, however, did not interfere much, and Ye Luo became intrigued by how they withstood the harsh environment.

Their clothing was exquisite, and Dao’er had specially given Ye Luo an outfit, immediately reducing the environmental impact significantly!

This far exceeded Ye Luo’s expectations, for even a slight reduction could make a significant difference in battle!

Imagine two people fighting, one having difficulty moving due to the environment, while the other, though affected, could still throw punches.

The outcome would be obvious!

Admittedly, this analogy was broad, but the principle held.

According to Dao’er, the older the clothes, the better the effect—no wonder the indigenous people seemed unaffected by the environment. So this was the reason!

As they traveled, Ye Luo began studying the clothing’s secrets!

To withstand harsh conditions, there had to be something peculiar about them.

Perhaps it was a formation or some mysterious power contained within.