Chapter 389: with translation of chapter title

A period of time passed.

Yan Buji set out for Qianmu Snow Mountain, this time traveling together with a few Shark People of the Shark People tribe, and as for the Shark People queen Ruyin…

"Yan Dao Friend, what's the matter?"

Yan Buji looked at the cross‑dressed Ruyin, his face strange: "You… what do you mean by this?"

"Alas, I have a few enemies over there, so I can't go directly in person."

"That shouldn't be… no one dares to cause trouble on Qianmu Snow Mountain, right?"

That is the Snow People's main base; who wouldn't have eyes enough to dare stir up trouble there?

Speaking of which, since Ruyin is cross‑dressing, at least she should apply some makeup; none of the male Shark People are good‑looking.

Although Yan Buji's half‑human, half‑dragon appearance is not very convincing, the fact remains.

Ruyin smiled: "These are minor issues; indeed I need a bit of disguise. But since Daoist friend Yan is traveling with me, do you know the exact procedure?"

"The Snow People's Daoist friend said that once we arrive, we must attend the gathering, right?"

"Hmm, as a newly joined Otherworldly Race, the Dragon People will certainly attract a lot of attention; have you thought about how to handle it, Daoist friend Yan?"

Yan Buji thought carefully: "Which Otherworldly Races are in the alliance?"

Ruyin said: "Stone People, Snake People, Winged Race, etc.; the rest of the Otherworldly Races are not particularly strong, one could even say they are merely vassals of the Snow People. Their main bases are not in the Dongxing Sea Region, so they must have drifted here as well."

That's quite a few.

"So it's still those three races that are strong within the alliance?"

"Hmm, almost all have a Transformation God Stage strongmaster stationed, not much different from my Shark People tribe."

Yan Buji pressed his chin, nodded: "If possible, chatting with them would naturally be nice."

Ruyin smiled and talked about many things along the way.

Soon after, the group arrived together at Qianmu Snow Mountain.

This massive snow mountain lies within a large island; unlike the islands Yan Buji had seen before, this island is essentially a snow‑capped mountain floating on the sea surface, huge in size, with most structures made of ice and snow. Numerous Snow People live on the mountain, and the ice‑carved palace complex at the summit is especially bustling.

"Let's go, Yan Dao Friend."

"Hmm."

After greeting the Snow People guard, the group reached the summit; seeing the bizarre Otherworldly Races around, Yan Buji also gained some insight.

Appearance is usually a person's first impression, so most Otherworldly Races still adhere to human aesthetic standards, unless a race is inherently unappealing. Even if they have some special limbs, most still have faces comparable to beauties.

A representative example is the half‑human, half‑snake Snake People, with human upper bodies and snake lower bodies, possessing gorgeous looks and graceful figures.

The Winged Race are humans with wings on their backs; aside from the wings, they appear indistinguishable from humans.

As for the Stone People, there's no way around it; their earthy yellow, angular bodies make it impossible to tell where the face is.

Yan Buji's half‑dragon, half‑human form is even more terrifying, instantly drawing great attention.

"This fellow looks unfamiliar, but is he of the Dragon People?"

Yan Buji saw a Snake Person twisting over, bowed and laughed: "I am Yan Buji of the Dragon People."

"So you truly are of the Dragon People?"

"Do Dragon People look like this? I recall they only have scales similar to Snake People and a pair of horns…"

"All these years, perhaps the records were wrong?"

"That can't be right; why does he seem not fully draconic?"

The surrounding Otherworldly Races murmured, and the Snake Person before them smiled: "I, She Junshu of the Snake People, have met you, Daoist friend."

Her seductive demeanor is innate, also one of the Snake People's talents.

Yan Buji chuckled: "I've met you, Daoist She; this is my first time at Qianmu Snow Mountain, and the Shark People companions have told me much on the way. The gathering is about to begin, so I won't disturb it; later, might I have the honor of inviting you, Daoist She, for a few drinks?"

She Junshu was momentarily stunned, gave Yan Buji a once‑over.

He seems to have decent strength.....

"Alright, then we'll get in touch later?"

Yan Buji clasped his fists and said: "Very well, I will now go pay respects to the Snow People's Daoist friend. Farewell."

Watching Yan Buji walk away, the surrounding Otherworldly Races wore curious expressions.

"Shark People companions, since this Yan Dao Friend hails from the Dragon People and is here for the gathering, has the Dragon People emerged?"

Ruyin laughed: "Yes, the Dragon People have indeed emerged."

"Incredible, the Dragon People were not weak in ancient times, it's just unknown now…"

After all, any race with a bit of inheritance knows that the Dragon People were once a great race, and even a Tribulation Crossing Stage elder dared to argue with sages, ultimately failing and being exiled to the Boundless Abyssal Trench.

Now that the Dragon People have emerged again, could it be that they have resolved the bloodline taboo?

Such a matter is not hard to guess; if the Dragon People fled the Boundless Abyssal Trench without solving the bloodline taboo, many would have designs on them.

After all, no matter how weak the Dragon People become, as long as the lineage persists, they won't be too weak naturally.

Being able to oppress a bit and reap some benefits— isn't that everyday life in the cultivation world?

However, it seems the Dragon People have already had contact with the Snow People; otherwise Yan Buji wouldn't have been able to go directly to the Snow People.

Soon, Yan Buji's side found the Snow People host, and luckily encountered Xue Rou.

Xue Rou looked at Yan Buji and smiled: "Yan Dao Friend, you came so early?"

"Didn't we say the gathering would be held? I, Yan, feared I might be late."

"No rush, the gathering will commence in three days; for now, Yan Dao Friend can stroll around Qianmu Snow Mountain. There's a trading hub midway up the mountain prepared for all races; if you don't mind, you can go take a look first."

"No, no. By the way, where is Daoist Xue Qing?" Yan Buji looked around and asked.

"She? She's still attending to other guests. Unlike me, I can only stand here greeting visitors," Xue Rou pursed her lips, somewhat displeased.

It was evident then that Xue Qing was the more composed Snow Person, while Xue Rou was more lively.

Of course, for Yan Buji, seeking Xue Qing was because she had mentioned something to him before leaving Wanlong Palace; having been invited, he naturally wanted to ask what it was.

In that case, please trouble Fellow Daoist Xue Rou to inform Fellow Daoist Xue Qing; I, Yan Buji, will be at the market these few days.

Sure, fellow Daoist, have fun.

Thanks. By the way, can I, Yan Buji, meet in advance the chief of the Snow People or... the person in charge?

"Well..." Xue Rou's expression turned strange: "During the conference, the Snow People's senior figures do not receive outsiders; please Fellow Daoist Yan Buji, forgive us."

Oh, it was I, Yan Buji, who was abrupt; sorry.

Yan Buji clasped his hands and left; originally he had wanted to meet these Snow People senior figures to inquire how their favorable treatment of the Dragon People came about, or rather to see what their attitude toward the Dragon People was.

It's probably because they worry that during the conference, people of other races might bribe, so the Snow People here strictly forbid this; perhaps it's also because I didn't bring gifts, am not high enough in status, and lack connections, etc.

Anyway, since we've come, let's stroll around first and see.