Chapter 515: Chapter 515: Departure
Zhang Yuan’s intuition was not wrong; Wulan Tuya indeed had a big problem.
He could completely understand the other person’s desire to survive, but there was not a shred of sympathy or pity.
Because Storm Valley was too dangerous.
Although Wulan Tuya’s description of this forbidden area was scant, her few words were enough to illustrate the terrifying nature of Storm Valley. Zhang Yuan didn’t think his skills and luck were necessarily better than the three who returned alive.
The problem was that the Red Blood Saber craved the Celestial Divine Iron too intensely!
After hesitating for a moment, Zhang Yuan said, "I can try, but I have two conditions."
Wulan Tuya responded without hesitation, "Tell me!"
"First."
Zhang Yuan raised a finger: "I want all the information about Storm Valley, even rumors need to be known."
Wulan Tuya nodded: "That’s no problem at all; even if you didn’t ask, I would provide it."
"Second."
Zhang Yuan continued, "This piece of Celestial Divine Iron is not enough, you need to add more."
The value of this meteorite iron was indisputable, even Celestial Beings had exchanged at all costs for a piece. Now, given the opportunity to obtain more, Zhang Yuan didn’t mind making an exorbitant demand.
He also didn’t feel he was taking advantage—Wulan Tuya could entirely refuse.
And in the vast Hulan Tribe, there was no one else who could help her pluck the Blood Orchid?
There must be a problem here!
Wulan Tuya was silent for a long time regarding Zhang Yuan’s second condition, then spoke with some difficulty: "The Celestial Divine Iron I possess is only this piece, but I will find a way to collect a few more, ensuring the total weight is not less than this one."
"Very well."
Zhang Yuan smiled slightly: "So, tell me, what other issues are there?"
Wulan Tuya fell silent again.
It wasn’t until Zhang Yuan was about to lose patience that she sighed and said, "Some people in the tribe don’t want my illness cured, so they keep an eye on Storm Valley, preventing outsiders from approaching this forbidden area."
"Understood."
Zhang Yuan nodded: "I will go to Storm Valley to take a look, but I can’t guarantee I’ll be able to collect the Blood Orchid."
If it’s too dangerous there, beyond his capabilities, or if Wulan Tuya’s enemies were extremely powerful, Zhang Yuan wouldn’t risk his life for it.
No matter how alluring the Celestial Divine Iron was!
Wulan Tuya gladly said, "As long as you are willing to help."
She added, "I heard you like the spices our tribe produces very much, so whether or not you succeed in collecting the Blood Orchid, I’ll give you a cart full!"
A cart of spices!
Previously, Zhang Yuan had traded some wine with Bazhad for some spices and barbecue seasonings, which left a deep impression on him.
Then he saw many herdsmen selling goods at the open-air market, with average quality but quite touching prices.
And what Wulan Tuya gifted would undoubtedly be top-grade.
The value of a cartload was imaginable!
Although Zhang Yuan wasn’t short of money, the sincerity and attitude of the other party were satisfying.
After both parties agreed, Wulan Tuya took her leave.
The next morning, Bazhad delivered a thick roll of parchment.
This parchment contained a wealth of information about Storm Valley, including a simple map.
Moreover, the tribal warrior also brought a steed for Zhang Yuan.
As a means of transport!
It must be said, Wulan Tuya had considered everything meticulously for him.
This also showed the urgency of this noble lady of the tribe.
Zhang Yuan did not waste time, quickly packed his luggage, and then rode this steed away from the camp.
At this moment, Zhang Yuan keenly sensed four or five eyes falling on him.
Fixating tightly on his movements!
Zhang Yuan coldly smiled.
Wulan Tuya hadn’t lied; indeed, there were people in the Hulan Tribe who didn’t want her to live.
This trip to Storm Valley would inevitably encounter twists and turns!
But the greater the storm, the more valuable the fish, and Zhang Yuan was prepared for this, even anticipating the appearance of certain people.
Because without Source Material, the Red-eyed Crow and the Gray-toothed Lynx remained dormant.
The recovery speed was very slow.
"Giddy up!"
Accompanied by Zhang Yuan’s deep shout, the black steed "Black Cloud Treading Snow" suddenly galloped forward like the wind, soon leaving Nacuoda City far behind.
Caw~
Zhang Yuan suddenly looked up, seeing a gray eagle swiftly fly across the sky.
The surveilled feeling reappeared.
But Zhang Yuan did not mind, and according to the previously seen map, he galloped in the direction of Storm Valley.
Storm Valley was over three hundred miles away from Nacuoda, most of the journey on the vast and flat grassland, and with the divine steed given by Wulan Tuya, he arrived at the mountainous area where the forbidden land was located by afternoon.
Ahead were rolling, steep mountains, snowy peaks jutting out, with a hundred miles around being desolate.
Storm Valley was hidden deep within these mountains.
As it would get dark within an hour, Zhang Yuan didn’t enter the mountains immediately.
He set up a tent at the mountains’ foot, planning to set out the next morning.
Caw~
When Zhang Yuan lit a campfire beside his temporary camp and took out a leg of lamb from the Storage Space for roasting, he once again heard the eagle’s cry overhead.
Zhang Yuan looked up and saw the gray eagle again.
Circling above him!
Damned!
A trace of annoyance surged in Zhang Yuan’s heart.
When he left Nacuoda, this beast had appeared.
Then followed and surveilled him all the way.
Zhang Yuan had not taken action before to see if he could draw out a few Source Material providers.
But this journey was peaceful; no trouble arose.
Zhang Yuan guessed the people behind the scenes perhaps didn’t dare to act recklessly, wondering if he was truly going to Storm Valley.
Or hoping Storm Valley could solve the problem.
Thus, no one was sent to intercept him.
Only using the gray eagle for surveillance.
Since the objective wasn’t achieved, Zhang Yuan was not polite.
He suddenly grabbed the Eagle-Shooting Bow, quickly notched a Meteor Iron Arrow, and aimed at the eagle in the sky.
In the next moment, the bowstring hummed, and the arrow shot forth with force!
The gray eagle never dreamed that Zhang Yuan’s attack would come so suddenly and swiftly.
When the stupid bird instinctively sensed danger, the rapidly spinning metal arrowhead already pierced its body!
Thud!
The gray eagle exploded instantly, bursting into fragments of feathers, with countless pieces of flesh flying in all directions.
Zhang Yuan put away the Eagle-Shooting Bow and sat back down.
Unhurriedly continuing his barbecue.
To the end of this dark night, no second gray eagle appeared.
After eating and drinking his fill, Zhang Yuan spent a peaceful long night.
But the following morning, when he rose and packed up the tent, preparing to explore the mountains.
Suddenly, a horse galloped toward him.
The knight on the horse was waving a small white flag!
Zhang Yuan’s eyes narrowed.
