Chapter 523: Chapter 523: Roadblock
Even without extremely strong perception abilities, Zhang Yuan could feel that Wulan Tuya’s gratitude came from the depths of her heart.
Utterly sincere!
Considering this noble lady of the grasslands had suffered immense pain and despair due to her incurable disease, but now a new dawn has risen, her emotions are uncontrollable.
It’s completely understandable.
Zhang Yuan chuckled softly: "No need for such formality, we simply traded for what we each needed."
Wulan Tuya straightened up, her eyes shimmering with a special brilliance.
She handed the medicine box to Bazhad beside her, then took a heavy bag made of animal hide.
She gave it to Zhang Yuan.
From the moment Zhang Yuan held it, he knew it must contain Celestial Divine Iron.
He opened it and found a total of five pieces of Divine Iron inside, the largest of which was the trade item Wulan Tuya brought beforehand.
The other four pieces varied in size, but together they definitely weighed more than the largest piece.
Wulan Tuya fulfilled her promise and even exceeded it!
Zhang Yuan was very satisfied: "Thank you."
"You are too kind."
Wulan Tuya said in a deep voice: "Mr. Zhang Yuan, there is something I must tell you."
Zhang Yuan felt intrigued: "I’m all ears."
The matter that the noble lady from the grasslands mentioned truly surprised him.
It turns out that just four days ago, on the day of the Secut Conference, a group of foreign martial artists appeared in Nacuoda.
Among them were three Celestial Beings!
Their main intent, apart from visiting the Secut Conference, was to purchase Celestial Divine Iron.
The terms they offered were also extremely generous and enticing.
Luckily, prior to this, Wulan Tuya had tried all means and spared no expense to acquire three pieces of Celestial Divine Iron, and requested one more from an elder in her family, finally gathering enough for today’s transaction.
Otherwise, she might not have been able to snatch and seize from the hands of the three Celestial Beings!
"However, quite a few people in the tribe already know about the trade between you and me."
Wulan Tuya concluded: "I believe someone must have informed those individuals, so be very careful on your way back!"
Zhang Yuan’s thoughts became clear.
Wulan Tuya’s meaning was obvious, beware of those Celestial Beings blocking the way to steal the treasures.
Zhang Yuan was no stranger to Celestial Beings, having interacted with several of them, and knew well the temperament of some Celestial Beings.
Wulan Tuya’s concern was indeed very valid!
He replied calmly: "Understood."
Wulan Tuya smiled beautifully: "Then I wish you a smooth journey, looking forward to our next meeting!"
She bowed to Zhang Yuan once more.
Zhang Yuan returned the gesture: "Take care."
After speaking, Zhang Yuan took a step forward, extended his arms and embraced Bazhad: "You too, take care."
Bazhad vigorously patted his back, everything understood without words.
Watching Wulan Tuya, under the escort of Bazhad and others, return to Nacuoda, Zhang Yuan mounted his horse again and galloped away in the opposite direction.
The appearance of the Celestial Beings had already turned Nacuoda into a place of dispute.
Although he feared nothing, there was no need to get caught up in trouble, so naturally he chose to withdraw and move away from the situation.
Caaaw~
At this moment, a sharp eagle cry suddenly came from the sky.
Zhang Yuan looked up, and once again saw the familiar gray eagle.
Truly unending!
In his eyes flashed a glint of savagery.
Killing intent arose deep in his heart.
His legs squeezed the horse’s belly with force, the Black Cloud Treading Snow reared up with a long neigh, and suddenly accelerated.
This steed was a gift from Wulan Tuya, and after the trade was completed, she did not reclaim it, so it naturally became Zhang Yuan’s possession.
Soon enough, Zhang Yuan left the bustling and lively Nacuoda far behind him.
However, the gray eagles trailing him in the sky increased to five.
They spread out in different zones, sometimes circling, sometimes diving, sometimes calling out.
The surveillance over Zhang Yuan was completely brazen, with no attempt to hide it.
In fact, given the Red-eyed Crow’s current combat capability, dealing with these five feathered beasts posed no problem.
Yet Zhang Yuan didn’t make a move against them, allowing the gray eagles to trail him.
Without any surprise, as he had galloped for several miles, dust suddenly rose from behind, and a team of riders approached at high speed.
With the vision of the Red-eyed Crow, Zhang Yuan saw a total of fifteen people among them.
Two were Hulan Knights, while the other thirteen wore Daqian attire, and three of them dressed lavishly, with a clear difference in appearance and demeanor from the others.
Celestial Beings!
Zhang Yuan’s eyes narrowed, and he immediately slowed his pace.
He turned direction, brought Black Cloud Treading Snow to a halt, and faced the pursuing group from behind, composed and calm.
Evidently, they hadn’t expected Zhang Yuan to stop, but they showed no fear, instead revealing looks of excitement.
The sound of horse hooves echoed, and within moments, the group charged to the front of Zhang Yuan.
Then they all pulled their reins.
Neighing~
The warhorses neighed, forming a tense standoff across several dozen steps.
The three Celestial Beings rode side by side, whispered among themselves for a moment, then one tall and sturdy man spoke loudly, "Friend, may I ask if you have Celestial Divine Iron in your possession?"
Quite polite actually!
Zhang Yuan sneered coldly—Starting with courtesy before resorting to force?
He replied in a deep voice: "That’s right."
As he spoke, Zhang Yuan grabbed the animal hide bag hanging on the saddle and shook it towards them: "It’s all here, fifty pounds in total!"
Instantly, all eyes focused on the animal hide bag.
The gaze of the three Celestial Beings was especially greedy!
The burly Celestial Being laughed heartily: "Friend, since you have so much, how about sharing some with us? We are willing to buy it at a high price, ensuring you don’t lose out!"
Zhang Yuan did not answer directly, instead asked calmly: "I heard you Celestial Beings are immortal, is it true?"
The burly Celestial Being stroked his beard and replied proudly: "That’s correct, we Celestial Beings are deathless and eternal. Friend, we sincerely wish to trade with you, so do not reject our goodwill."
He glared at Zhang Yuan like a wolf staring at a lamb: "Otherwise, you will surely regret it!"
"Really?"
Zhang Yuan put away the animal hide bag containing Celestial Divine Iron, and said: "Then I want to try it out!"
As soon as the words fell, he sharply shook the reins with his left hand.
Snap!
Instantly, Black Cloud Treading Snow surged forward, forming a charging stance.
In the instant it charged over twenty steps, Zhang Yuan suddenly leapt high into the air, grasping the Overlord Halberd with his right hand!
In that split second, he simultaneously activated the Black Giant Ant, Golden Grasshopper, and Jade Mantis.
Thirty times strength, thirty times agility, Sword Technique Profound Communication!
Under the extreme enhancement of the three hosts’ extraordinary abilities, Zhang Yuan’s battle intent and aura soared to the peak.
He arrived above the opponents, and fiercely thrust the long halberd down!
As the halberd struck out, a sudden whirlwind arose, with invisible Gang Qi forming a massive net, enveloping the entire team including the three Celestial Beings.
"Die!"
