Chapter 404: 404. Chapter 404: Stop pestering me, it is a disturbance to me

404. Chapter 404: Stop pestering me, it is a disturbance to me

Upon hearing this, Meng Huo could not help but sigh; how could they not know that the forest could also be considered a good place to go?

"Benefactor, you may not know this, but there are many poisonous marshes in the forest. The fierce birds and beasts in the forest have already evolved to be immune to them, and can even use them to their advantage, but for us, that is a massive threat."

As Meng Huo spoke, he kept looking outside, his eyes filled with a sense of vast desolation.

Their cultivation was slow to begin with, serving only to strengthen their bodies, and because conditions were exceptionally harsh, they had almost no contact with the other three continents.

Hearing this, Su Chen could not help but sigh as well; they had not passed through the forest when they arrived here, and he had not expected the poisonous miasma inside to be so severe.

If only their cultivation could improve a little, perhaps they would not have to suffer such misery.

"What about those Sea Clan members? Looking at them, they don't seem like the Sea Clan in my memories."

Luo Shen pointed out the crux of the problem with a single remark.

She was well-traveled and knowledgeable, so she had naturally heard of matters concerning the Sea Clan.

But according to ancient books, because cultivation resources here were scarce, most of the Sea Clan could not take human form, and few even possessed intelligence.

Yet seeing them today, although those Sea Clan members had not taken human form, they had basically all developed intelligence.

"Sigh, that is a long story. I don't know when it started, but that group of Sea Clan suddenly gained intelligence. Not only that, they even became ferocious and combative. They can leave the sea for short periods, and ever since, they have been constantly attacking us, bit by bit squeezing our living space."

When Meng Huo reached this point, he sighed repeatedly, his eyes brimming with tears.

Intuition told Su Chen and the others that the changes in the Sea Clan must have something to do with the messenger of the Heavenly Dao Great Emperor.

But since things had already reached this point, they did not say anything, only offering Meng Huo a few words of comfort.

"I have some low-grade cultivation techniques here that are suitable for you; they should come in handy. I also have some healing items that might be able to help you."

Su Chen rummaged through his Storage Ring for a long time before finding some low-grade techniques and handing them to Meng Huo.

Meng Huo's expression instantly became extremely excited; one had to know that this place was terrifyingly barren, and for them, having any cultivation technique at all was better than having none.

Other places looked down on this region entirely, so obtaining legendary techniques or the like was as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Although the techniques Su Chen imparted were not high-level—one could even say they were very low-grade—to them, it was a solution to their urgent needs.

After all, they could not cultivate high-level techniques anyway.

"Benefactor, your great kindness and virtue are something we simply don't know how to repay. Even if I, Meng Huo, have to risk this life of mine, I must repay your kindness. If there is anything you need, just say the word; as long as it is within my power... I will definitely risk my life to do it!"

Meng Huo looked at Su Chen with a face full of emotion, wishing he could bow to Su Chen on the spot.

Su Chen did not consider himself a good person; he simply felt that the local customs here were honest and simple, and that the people here should not have to endure such treatment, which was why he could not help but lend a hand.

Now, seeing them so earnest, he felt embarrassed instead.

Su Chen waved his hands repeatedly.

"It was just a small effort. We still need to rest here for the next few days, so I ask the Chieftain to please bear with us," Su Chen said politely.

"Rest assured! As long as it is something we have or can do, Benefactor, just say it; there is no need to be polite with us!"

Meng Huo scratched his head, revealed an embarrassed smile, and patted his chest in assurance.

The group settled down temporarily. By evening, Meng Huo had gathered the entire tribe, insisting on holding a welcome party for Su Chen and the others.

After all, Su Chen and the others had first saved Meng Yong, and then provided precious food and cultivation techniques. Therefore, almost every barbarian was present, all wanting to pay their respects to this great hero.

Although it was already night, the sky had not completely darkened; the sun was setting, still casting a pale yellow glow.

The survival habits of the barbarians were very primitive.

Their welcome party consisted of building a huge bonfire in an open space, around which the barbarians sat on the ground. During the event, many barbarians sang and danced, displaying their local customs and traditions.

Their dancing was different from the soft elegance of other regions, possessing more unrestrained power, and it was exceptionally pleasing to the eye.

"Benefactor, please eat and drink to your heart's content tonight. You have traveled a long and dusty road to get here, so consider this our way of welcoming you."

Meng Huo was clearly overjoyed today, even bringing out the old wine he had treasured for many years.

He poured a cup for himself, then immediately poured a full cup and handed it to Su Chen, saying heroically: "Today, I, Meng Huo, toast you, Benefactor! Thank you for the help you have brought to our tribe! I will finish this cup first as a sign of respect; please drink as you wish!"

As his voice fell, he tilted his head back and downed the wine in the cup in one gulp, his rugged face filled with gratitude.

As he finished drinking, the people around them instantly cheered happily.

"They are so enthusiastic," Lv Luo said, watching from the side, unable to stop herself from resting her chin on her hand.

"Indeed, the customs are honest and simple. Although they are backward, everyone here is united in their leisure."

Xiaoxian could not help but nod. Watching them dance and eat happily, she could not help but feel a bit envious.

After all, along this journey, they had experienced too much deceit and treachery; this simplicity was something they could not easily find.

"That's right, their living habits are actually somewhat similar to our Beast Race."

Natasha pursed her lips, her expression gentle, then suddenly realizing something, she quickly added, "I don't mean they aren't human, it's just this style..."

The group burst into laughter at Natasha's expense.

Although Yi Zhuyue and Ziwei Xianzi did not say anything, they clinked glasses in a tacit understanding in the middle of the night, exchanged a smile, and downed the wine in their cups.

This wine could not be considered very good; it was even somewhat rough, its aroma spilled out, and it tasted very spicy.

But in such an atmosphere, inexplicably, savoring it carefully revealed a lingering sweetness.

Not far away, a black-haired woman looked indignantly at the man in front of her and said, "You don't even dare to speak your true feelings; what kind of man are you!"

The man opposite her clenched his fists, his expression ugly, not knowing if it was from being scolded or from inner resentment.

"It's not that I don't dare to speak my true feelings; it's that you are just being wishful," the man said with great difficulty.

He turned around, avoiding the woman's face, forcing himself to calm his attitude.

"Stop pestering me, it is a disturbance to me."

"You..."

The woman was so angry that her wheat-colored skin turned slightly red. She said "you" for a long time, but could not get a single word out.

Her hair was thick and voluminous, her skin was wheat-colored, and the muscle lines on her body were very fluid; it was clear she had been fighting outdoors for years. (End of chapter)