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Chapter 337: 337: Tieshan Village
Chapter 337: 337: Tieshan Village
Chapter 337: Chapter 337: Tieshan Village
Having the child advise them not to visit the Dwarf Tribe anytime soon came as a surprise to Yang Xiaotian and his companions.
“Why?” Yang Xiaotian asked curiously.
Just then, a pleasant voice rang out, “Because something happened to the Dwarf Tribe a few days ago.”
A girl of about fifteen or sixteen years old approached them.
She was dressed simply, with a refined air of purity, her eyes lively, exuding a rustic beauty.
“Sister,” the child exclaimed upon seeing the girl.
Something happened?
Yang Xiaotian was surprised; he clasped his fists and said, “May I know what has befallen the Dwarf Tribe? I would be grateful if the lady could inform us.”
The girl didn’t hide anything and explained, “A few days ago, the Dwarf Tribe was attacked by members of the Elf Clan, causing many casualties. They have activated a Grand Array and are in full defense, refusing entry to anyone into their tribe.”
The three members of the Iceflame Qilin exchanged glances.
Yang Xiaotian furrowed his brows.
“May I know what the young master intends to do in the Dwarf Tribe?” the girl asked probingly.
After pondering for a moment, Yang Xiaotian said, “I am looking for Innate Divine Iron. I heard that the Dwarf Tribe has a piece, so I wanted to enter their tribe.”
The girl looked at him oddly.
Because the Elf Clan wanted to seize that piece of Innate Divine Iron from the Dwarf Tribe, this had been the cause of continuous conflicts between the two races.
This young man actually also wanted that piece of Innate Divine Iron?
“You should give up on that piece of Innate Divine Iron,” the child interjected. “That piece is the Dwarf Tribe’s ancestral treasure, and they will never agree to give it to you.”
“The conflict between the Dwarf Tribe and the Elf Clan arose because the elves tried to seize the Innate Divine Iron,” the child added.
Yang Xiaotian broke out in a cold sweat.
No wonder the girl had looked so strange just now.
At that moment, the girl spoke up, “My grandfather knows the Clan Leader of the Dwarf Tribe. But, he went out mining a few days ago and won’t be back for over a month.”
Yang Xiaotian was initially pleased, but then was at a loss for words.
“Do you know where your grandfather went to mine?” Yang Xiaotian asked.
The girl shook her head, “I don’t know about that. He said he won’t return for over a month. If you aren’t in a rush, you can wait here for my grandfather to return, but I cannot guarantee that he will agree to take you with him.”
Yang Xiaotian clasped his fists and said, “Thank you, miss.” He then offered a piece of refined iron to her.
Both the girl and the child were startled upon seeing the refined iron in Yang Xiaotian’s hand, “Millennium Cold Iron?!” They were so frightened that they immediately shook their heads, “This is too valuable. It’s only right for us to help the weaker Human Race.” They were adamant about not accepting it.
Seeing this, Yang Xiaotian had no choice but to let it go.
Afterward, Yang Xiaotian chatted with the girl, asking about things related to the Dwarf Clan and the Elf Clan.
The group gradually became familiar with each other.
Through casual conversation, Yang Xiaotian learned that the villagers of Tieshan Village mostly had the surname Tie; the girl and the child were respectively named Tie Qiulan and Tie Xiaodan.
Yang Xiaotian couldn’t help but laugh upon hearing the child’s name, Tie Xiaodan.
Once they became familiar, Tie Qiulan, noticing that it was getting late, said, “Young Master Yang, it’s getting dark. There are many mountains nearby, and plenty of Fierce Beasts, especially at night when they are more active. Why don’t you stay in the village overnight?”
“There is an empty courtyard on the north side of the village.”
Just as Yang Xiaotian was about to speak, a burly young man emerged from the entrance of the village and said, “Sister Qiulan, we in Tieshan Village do not allow strangers of unknown background to enter!”
“This kid and his followers have an unknown origin, they cannot enter the village!” The tone was hostile.
Seeing the young man, Tie Qiulan’s pretty face darkened, “Tie Wanpeng, our Tieshan Village only prohibits outsiders with unknown origins from entering, not people from the Human Race.”
Empowered by his status as a disciple from Iron Fan Sect, Tie Wanpeng had been harboring ill intentions towards her ever since he returned to Tieshan Village a few days ago from the sect.
Upon hearing this, Tie Wanpeng blocked Yang Xiaotian’s way, shaking his head, “I said, they can’t go in.”
As Tie Qiulan was about to speak, Yang Xiaotian said, “Miss Tie, we don’t need to enter the village.”
For him and the few Iceflame Qilins, it was all the same no matter where they were.
Tie Wanpeng then pushed his luck, “Kid, you know what’s good for you!” and then said, “You’d better get as far away as possible.”
“Get lost?” Yang Xiaotian looked at him.
Tie Wanpeng said arrogantly, “Yes, not only is the place where you’re standing now ours, Tieshan Village’s.”
He then pointed at the surrounding mountain peaks and forests, “There, there, all of it belongs to our Tieshan Village.”
“Every place you can see belongs to our Tieshan Village.”
“Get out of our Tieshan Village territory, do you understand?!”
The three Iceflame Qilins’ eyes were cold.
Tie Qiulan glared at Tie Wanpeng, “Tie Wanpeng, what nonsense are you spouting.” Then she said to Yang Xiaotian, “Don’t listen to his nonsense, those mountain peaks, those forests are not ours, Tieshan Village’s.”
At that moment, Annihilating Heaven Demon Ancestor stepped forward, put a hand on the other’s shoulder, and with a casual flick, Tie Wanpeng was sent flying, disappearing without a trace.
Tie Qiulan and Tie Xiaodan could only stare dumbfounded as Tie Wanpeng was flung away by Annihilating Heaven Demon Ancestor.
The two looked at Annihilating Heaven Demon Ancestor in shock.
They knew that Tie Wanpeng was a disciple of Iron Fan Sect and had just returned to the village a few days ago. He had demonstrated his strength in front of the villagers, being a seventh-tier Martial King capable of killing a level three Fierce Beast with a single punch, yet he was casually sent flying by the middle-aged man before them.
After her surprise, Tie Qiulan hesitantly said, “Young Master Yang, that Tie Wanpeng, he is a disciple of Iron Fan Sect.”
“Iron Fan Sect?” Yang Xiaotian inquired.
Tie Xiaodan nodded earnestly, “Iron Fan Sect is very powerful, the largest sect in Qinghe City.”
Yang Xiaotian smiled at this information, not taking it to heart. Then, he led the group of Iceflame Qilins to a nearby grove where they cut down trees to build four large wooden houses and enclosed them with a spacious courtyard.
Since Tie Qiulan’s grandfather wouldn’t return for over a month, he decided to wait there for his return.
Seeing this, Tie Qiulan didn’t try to persuade Yang Xiaotian any further.
The night was tranquil.
Yang Xiaotian was inside the wooden house, comprehending the Thousand Buddha Sword Path.
On the way here, he had already completely mastered the Thousand Buddha Sword Technique; now, the only thing left was to integrate it and fully understand the Thousand Buddha Sword Path.
In the courtyard, Yang Xiaotian practiced the Thousand Buddha Sword Technique over and over again, as the eleventh Sword Heart in his body flickered in and out of existence.
He continued practicing until late into the night when he finally stopped.
Early the next day, while Yang Xiaotian was still cultivating the Primordial Dragon Art, he heard the rhythmic sound of hammering iron in the distance.
Yang Xiaotian ceased his cultivation and walked through the grove to the road, where he saw Tie Xiaodan wielding a hammer, shaping the iron block from yesterday into a sword form. After hammering for a while, Tie Xiaodan put the iron block back into the furnace beside him to heat it up again.
It was the most primitive method of Artifact Refining.
Generally, both Artifact Refiners and Alchemists use Heaven and Earth Fire for their craft; those unable to control Heaven and Earth Fire would rely on furnace fire for Artifact Refining.