Chapter 1147: Chapter 464: Stonehoof Tribe (Part 2)
The familiarity from past creations.
Even his weapon was a totem like a sturdy stone pillar standing beside him.
"Strange flesh and blood creatures? Did Riftstone bring you in?"
The voice emitted was even more halting than Riftstone’s, with long pauses and clattering noises.
Alka nodded.
Riftstone also waved a hand to engage in silent communication with the Minotaur in front.
His strength was similar to Riftstone, and his energy density might surpass Riftstone’s by a bit.
In the midst of their exchange, Akka saw a half-elemental creature much larger than Riftstone moving slowly towards them.
Overall, it strangely appeared harmonious, yet Alka hadn’t seen an upper body sample like this before.
It seemed somewhat like a fierce beast with three extremely thick horns on its head.
Bone spurs were also on the elbows, waist, and back.
This tall half-elemental creature looked highly intimidating, exerting some pressure on Alka and the others, not a weakling.
Alka blinked and observed.
The energy response unexpectedly reached the Seventh Stage, quite impressive.
As it approached, it first glanced at Alka and the others with its vertical odd eye pupils, then politely nodded.
Only then did Riftstone turn around to look at him, engaging in another silent exchange.
Then, Riftstone introduced to Alka and the others: "This is our Elder, Steel Horn Rock."
Alka looked at the Elder named Steel Horn Rock and nodded to introduce himself.
"Humans are friends. I can sense the demonic blood on you; you are a powerful friend."
Although the Elder’s voice was still of that clattering sound, it was very fluent.
"Previously, some Treasure Hunters came. They were interested in areas further inside. There are many abandoned mines there, but inside are Evil Spirits."
The Elder seemed to know clearly what Alka and the others’ target might be and spoke directly. Or rather, most Treasure Hunters coming here would go inside to search, not staying much around him.
He was right; Alka immediately became interested.
"Evil Spirits? Can you tell us roughly which area they’re in?" Alka asked curiously.
"They’re all inside," the Elder pointed in a direction and said.
That direction led deeper into the mountain range’s interior.
From what they heard, they only knew some situations inside.
Alka pondered the map information, and even if there were Evil Spirits inside, their strength would only be at most the Fifth Stage. Why do these half-elemental creatures not venture inside?
"Are those Evil Spirits very powerful?" Alka asked.
The Elder shook his head: "Not powerful, but they restrain us, so we rarely enter."
Upon hearing this, Alka understood and didn’t pursue further as it would touch upon another race’s secrets.
"Are you going in that direction?"
Watching Alka while he was thinking, the Elder asked.
Alka nodded. Even without a clear goal, they had a map, so they definitely had to go inside.
The bad scenario he originally feared was that the natives might interfere or disrupt his treasure hunting.
The good scenario was the natives were very friendly to humans, even willing to be guides and offer more information.
It turned out that neither was the case.
"If you are going in, please help me check if there are any cores of our people inside. This is very important to us."
"Cores?"
Listening to Alka’s puzzled voice, the Elder nodded: "Correct, we have three clan members who went missing inside. They should have integrated into the earth, but their cores should still be there.
If possible, if you find them, could you bring them to us? We will provide you some rewards you might need."
Hearing this, Alka couldn’t help but recall those blue spots marked on the area’s map.
"What do they look like?"
"Like earth crystals, you can sense the dense Earth Element."
"How long have they been missing?"
"810 years and 13 day-nights, 723 years and 21 day-nights, 557 years and 6 day-nights."
"...," hearing the Elder’s words, Alka was silent; there’s no need to remember so accurately, right?
And they’ve been missing for that long?
From the Elder’s tone, Alka thought his clan members had only been missing for a few years.
It seems every Treasure Hunter exploring inside receives this Elder’s task request.
So Riftstone, upon hearing they were Treasure Hunters, wasn’t very dismissive.
After all, no one likes Treasure Hunters wandering around their territory, rummaging everywhere.
If they emphasized certain places as forbidden, they would specifically go to those places marked as forbidden.
If they didn’t wander around aimlessly, how would they hunt for treasures?
"Whenever creatures like you want to venture inside, I always seek their help.
Inside is extremely dangerous for me and my clan members. They can’t afford any loss.
I’m very grateful to friends like you. You have already helped us find the cores of two clan members."
The Elder said.
Indeed, it’s a widespread task request.
Then, looking at Alka and the others, the Elder said: "There are many Evil Spirits in there, and although flesh and blood creatures have strong mental fortitude, you need to be cautious."
Alka nodded: "Thank you for your suggestion; we will take care."
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