Chapter 1658: Chapter 893: A Treasure (Part 2)

The man was very imposing, his pair of bright eyes particularly lively, dressed in attire with ethnic characteristics, exuding the demeanor of a leader. This was the Clan Leader Su Liqian had mentioned.

The man stood between the rows of people lined up on both sides of the gate, looking amiable. When he saw Su Liqian, he appeared even more delighted.

"Ah, Qianqian, you’re finally back."

Seeing the Clan Leader, Su Liqian smiled even more joyfully, hurriedly stepping forward and calling out:

"Clan Leader Uncle, I’ve missed you."

After greeting the Clan Leader, Su Liqian turned around, playfully holding the Clan Leader’s arm, looking towards Lin Feng and Wu Fa.

"They are my friends, could they stay here for a few more days?"

Su Liqian seemed to be asking, but in reality, she was acting coy with the Clan Leader, looking particularly endearing with her mischievous demeanor.

The Clan Leader appeared to adore her, gently saying: "Alright, alright, I agree. You always love causing trouble for me, you little girl."

Lin Feng and Wu Fa heard the Clan Leader say that they were trouble for the clan, yet they did not get angry. This clan had avoided the mundane world for hundreds of years, and now that they visited abruptly, it was indeed a trouble, undoubtedly involving them in worldly disputes.

"Young Master Lin, we have many rooms here. Why don’t you choose which one you’d like to stay in?"

Su Liqian brought Lin Feng and Wu Fa to the second floor which had many rooms, allowing Lin Feng to choose any room.

Lin Feng replied: "This room is good, I like it."

The room Lin Feng chose was right next to Su Liqian’s, and then Wu Fa chose the room next to Lin Feng’s. Thus, the three were finally settled.

After arranging rooms for Lin Feng and the others, Su Liqian immediately asked them to go to the main hall, saying the Clan Leader wanted to see them.

The Clan Leader of the Giant Tree Tribe was indeed the man dressed in ethnic attire who Lin Feng saw earlier. The man’s eyes were sharp, but his face looked quite kind; allowing Lin Feng in had indicated the whole clan had already accepted them.

Lin Feng and his companions arrived at the main hall, where there were numerous guards along the way. These guards were obviously above the Seven Spirit Knot level with a few at the Eight Spirit Knot level. Lin Feng was amazed. This ancient tribe had so many experts. In the Central State Region, these experts could easily be sect leaders, yet they were willing to serve as guards here.

The guards alone were so formidable, not to mention the clan’s actual experts. Lin Feng was stunned, wondering if the Clan Leader had reached the Nine Spirit Joints. When Lin Feng went into the main hall and saw the Clan Leader seated at the main position, he and Wu Fa took seats on the side. Lin Feng calmly sat down, using his Spiritual Power to probe the Clan Leader. The Clan Leader seemed to sense it and glanced at Lin Feng but did not confront him.

More surprising to Lin Feng was that the Clan Leader’s strength was only at the Eight Spirit Knot level. Lin Feng thought about why the Clan Leader’s strength was the same as the guards. It quickly dawned on him: in the Human Realm, the Emperor might not be as powerful as his guards, yet he remained above thousands, able to dictate life and death. This was strategy, not achieved through brute force. With such strategy, a mere gesture would have hundreds to thousands serve him.

After laughing, the Clan Leader asked Lin Feng: "I heard from Qian’er that the Six Great Sects were betrayed by the Court, chased by enemies at midnight. Qian’er and the Sect Leader met assassins from the Desolate Realm on their way to our tribe seeking refuge, luckily saved by the hero’s intervention. I’m truly grateful. It’s unclear what happened to the Six Great Sects to end up in this situation."

As the Clan Leader spoke, someone had already brought tea, placing it on Lin Feng’s table. Lin Feng did not rush to respond to the Clan Leader but picked up a bowl of tea and started drinking.

The tea was very fragrant and pleasant, with a strong aroma of Nature in the Giant Tree Tribe’s tea. It’s unmatched in the Central State Region and among the Six Realms, a rare good tea. However, Lin Feng was not in the mood for tea. He drank it mainly because he had been traveling for days, and truly needed the tea to soothe his throat.

Lin Feng moistened his throat and then said to the Clan Leader:

"The Court is divided into two factions, fighting amongst themselves, unable to address the external invasions. Thus, they wanted the Six Great Sects to assist, but the Desolate Realm’s enemies were too strong for them, leading to today’s plight."

The Clan Leader angrily slapped the table, shaking his head helplessly.

"The Central State Court is so muddle-headed, the world seems to be facing a catastrophe. Although we Giant Tree Tribe have avoided the mundane for a thousand years, never involved in external disputes, since we’ve accepted the hero, we are determined to stand with all the Righteous Path against this disaster." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

The Clan Leader’s words were clear, conveying a message to Lin Feng: we, the Giant Tree Tribe, are part of the Human Realm, holding a heart of justice, when the Human Realm is in trouble, we won’t stand by, starting today our doors are open to all righteous people. This is their home. His words displayed righteousness, straightforward and honorable.

Lin Feng heard the Clan Leader’s words and felt particularly relieved, thinking that the Clan Leader of the Giant Tree Tribe was indeed a good person. However, Lin Feng decided to express some courtesy, saying:

"The Clan Leader is truly righteous, today is my honor to meet him. But the Giant Tree Tribe has secluded itself for a millennium, involvement might bring unnecessary entanglements to the noble clan. If so, disturbing the Tree God’s peace would be a great sin."

After finishing his words, Lin Feng sighed, lowering his head silently with humility.

The Clan Leader did not hesitate at all, hurriedly spoke: "Although we’ve avoided the mundane world, being born within the Six Realms, we have not truly secluded ourselves. In times of crisis for the Human Realm, doing our part is comforting."

Upon hearing the Clan Leader speak, Lin Feng slowly raised his hand, slightly lifting his head, maintaining a humble demeanor. His every movement was elegant. After all, he was speaking with a Clan Leader, how could Lin Feng dare to be negligent?

"Since the Clan Leader is resolute, Lin Feng thanks you on behalf of the people of the Human Realm. Now that the realm faces strong enemies everywhere, Desolate Realm’s hundred thousand troops are stationed in Desert North not moving. I believe it’s not that simple, there must be other conspiracies. I hope the Clan Leader will watch out."

The Clan Leader nodded in agreement to Lin Feng’s words, then said to Qianqian:

"Qian’er, why are you still standing there, take your friends to the hall for the meal."

After speaking, the Clan Leader addressed Wu Fa and Lin Feng: "I have other important matters in the clan, I won’t be able to join you for the meal, hope you understand."

Lin Feng and Wu Fa saluted.

Su Liqian smiled joyfully, saying to Lin Feng:

"Young Master, please."

Lin Feng and Wu Fa followed Su Liqian to the dining hall. The Giant Tree Tribe’s dining hall was very characteristic, full of ethnic features, comparing to areas governed by the Human Realm, it had unique style and character.

The large dining table was only for Lin Feng, Wu Fa, and Su Liqian.

Looking at the feast of dishes, Lin Feng did not know where to start.

Su Liqian picked up a jug, filling Lin Feng and Wu Fa’s cups, and then her own. Then she raised a cup of wine, toasting Lin Feng and Wu Fa.

"Both of you are benefactors, as a young lady, I can only express my gratitude with this bowl of light wine."

Immediately she drank all the wine from her bowl.

Wu Fa, seeing Su Liqian so delicate and gentle, yet drinking such a large bowl of wine in one shot, greatly admired her, saying to Su Liqian immediately:

"Sister is truly straightforward, I, Wu, will drink as well."