Chapter 2728: with translation of chapter title

Just caught three people?

Their gazes swept over Ye Zhangqing and the three of them; these few Iron Peak Tribe tribesmen felt suspicious.

Two elders went out on such a big detour, even going all the way to the Fire Spirit Tribe, yet in the end they only brought back three people?

Wasn't it said there were several dozen Human Race cultivators? Could it be that you let them escape?

Upon hearing the muttering of those few, the burly man spoke in an annoyed tone.

"Nonsense, these three are friends of my Iron Peak Tribe; I warn you, do not neglect them."

Huh???

Upon hearing this, several Iron Peak Tribe tribesmen were dumbfounded—what the heck, guests?

Weren't these three people captured and brought back?

Upon taking a closer look just now, these Iron Peak Tribe tribesmen realized that Ye Zhangqing and the three of them indeed did not look like captives.

Not to mention their ruddy complexions, their clothes from head to toe were spotless; indeed, they looked nothing like captives no matter how you looked.

But this is just outrageous—wasn't the mission to capture Human Race cultivators? How did you end up bringing back three guests instead?

Indeed, these few were just ordinary people who acknowledged as much; facing the elder and the burly man who were tribe elders, they naturally dared not retort.

As the burly man spoke, the few could only respectfully make way, watching Ye Zhangqing and the three being invited into the tribe.

With the elder and the burly man accompanying them all the way, after entering the Iron Peak Tribe, although there were many strange looks and puzzled gazes around, at least no one dared to openly step forward and say anything.

After personally arranging lodging for Ye Zhangqing, the burly man and the elder smiled and said.

"Young Friend Ye, please stay here for now; we will go report to the Clan Chief, and then we will introduce you."

"Yes, outside the door are all our own people; if you need anything, just go find them."

The few assigned to wait outside the courtyard were also tribesmen who had returned with Ye Zhangqing from the Fire Spirit Tribe.

These people would naturally not harm Ye Zhangqing.

Not to mention harming him, even if Ye Zhangqing himself encountered danger, they would likely step forward to help at the first moment.

This arrangement was also deliberately made by the elder and the burly man.

Other tribesmen still do not know Ye Zhangqing's abilities, so they might inadvertently cause trouble with clumsy hands and feet.

One could say the elder and the burly man had indeed thought things through thoroughly, considering every aspect.

Upon hearing that, Ye Zhangqing smiled, nodded, and gave thanks, while the two repeatedly waved their hands.

"We're all our own people; Young Friend Ye, there's no need to be polite with us."

After settling Ye Zhangqing and the three, the elder and the burly man directly left.

As they said, they were going to find the Clan Chief.

The Iron Peak Tribe is huge, and its tribesmen already exceed one hundred thousand.

A population of one hundred thousand, if placed in a Human Race city, would naturally be considered nothing.

A Human Race city with only a hundred thousand or so inhabitants could not even be called a city; it would be merely a village or town.

But if placed among the Barbarian God Tribe, a tribe of one hundred thousand would absolutely be a top-tier great tribe.

To have a tribe of such scale, looking across the entire Barbarian God Tribe, there would be no more than a handful.

Take the Flame Martial Tribe as an example of an ordinary tribe; its total population, at most, is only one or two ten-thousands, and the gap is not just a little.

The elder and the burly man, all the way, arrived at the center of the tribe.

This is the center of the entire Iron Peak Tribe, where the Clan Chief and these elders' residences are located.

Familiar with the way, they came to the Clan Chief's residence.

The courtyard is not small in area, typical of the Barbarian God Tribe style, but obviously more luxurious.

After being announced, the two came to the rear courtyard.

At this moment, three elders were seated together, with a red-haired elder in the middle.

This person is the Clan Chief of their Iron Peak Tribe.

As for the two white-haired elders on either side, they, like the burly man, are also elders of the Iron Peak Tribe.

"You're back; how did it go, was the trip smooth?"

Seeing the burly man and his companion, the Iron Peak Tribe's Clan Chief grinned broadly, his voice coarse, showing a heroic feeling.

Facing the Clan Chief's question, the burly man grinned.

"Hehe, everything went smoothly, and there was even an unexpected joy."

"Oh? An unexpected joy? Looking at you, the surprise seems not small; come, tell us."

Upon hearing that, one of the elders also curiously asked, wondering what surprise there was from going out this trip.

Originally coming to talk about Ye Zhangqing, so facing the three's inquiries, the burly man and his companion did not conceal anything, and immediately related the whole story.

But after hearing the burly man and his companion's words, whether it was the Iron Peak Tribe's Clan Chief or the two elders present, their expressions turned strange.

"You mean to say that on this trip out, you made friends with a Human Race cultivator?"

"Exactly, Young Friend Ye is absolutely a dragon among men, worth making friends with."

Huh???

"According to what you're saying, we should release those Human Race cultivators?"

"Exactly, we originally had no grudge with the Human Race; as the saying goes, grievances should be resolved, not deepened...."

"Nonsense."

The burly man and his companion were still laughing and speaking, but before they could finish, one of the elders suddenly shouted angrily.

It's simply nonsense, utter rubbish.

Who are they, going to befriend the Human Race? They're sick.

Being suddenly scolded, the burly man and his companion's faces also sank.

"What are you yelling about? You're itching?"

"What did you say?"

"I'm saying you still deserve a beating—I don't mind obliging."

"Heh, if you're capable, come try—I see you're really not in your right mind."

"Fine, let's try."

"Just as they were about to come to blows, the Iron Peak Clan Chief finally spoke."

"Enough—what do you think this place is? All of you, sit down with me."

"Upon hearing that, the four people present could only comply and sit down."

"In the Iron Peak tribe, the Clan Chief holds absolute authority; no one can challenge him."

"That's why, earlier when Ye Zhangqing wanted to save someone, the two burly men said this matter required the Clan Chief's nod."

"Looking calmly at the two burly men, the Iron Peak Clan Chief didn't immediately lash out in anger or outright reject them; instead, he asked, slightly curious."

"From what you say, you seem to think highly of this Human Race kid—does he have something extraordinary about him?"

"Upon hearing that, the two burly men instantly became energized, immediately smiling and nodding."

"Clan Chief, you're wise—this young friend Ye Zhangqing naturally is extraordinary; otherwise, how could the two of us be friends with him?"

"Exactly, Clan Chief you know us—we never spout nonsense; Ye Zhangqing is truly extraordinary, and you'll surely like him upon meeting him."

"They were praising Ye Zhangqing's virtues to the skies, practically about to take off."

"Hearing this, the Iron Peak Clan Chief felt curious—this kid is somewhat interesting, able to make those two burly men value him so much."

"As for the temperaments of those two burly men, the Iron Peak Clan Chief naturally knows them as well."

"Even among the Iron Peak tribe's elders, they would be considered a rather arrogant sort."

"Ordinary people simply don't catch their eye."