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After handing over the feather, the Beast King left.
I was puzzled as I looked at the feather in my hand. What was this?
Suddenly, the feather flew out and transformed into strands of light, which converged to form an image.
Before long, the Paper Boss appeared in the image, smiling at me. I paused for a moment, thinking I was seeing an illusion, and rubbed my eyes. To my surprise, it really was the Paper Boss.
"Wang Niu," the Paper Boss's voice came from the image. It took me a moment to react, and I asked the Paper Boss what this was about.
"This is a method of communication; it's nothing important. However, I need to tell you something crucial," the Paper Boss's expression turned serious.
My heart raced as I thought of Ruoxi. Could something have happened to her again?
Sure enough, in the next moment, the Paper Boss said to me, "Regarding collecting the Silver Pearl, you need to hurry. Do you understand? Ruoxi can't wait much longer. A few days ago, I received a signal from Ruoxi, but that signal has been getting weaker. You know what that means, right?"
A chill ran through me as I nodded. The Paper Boss continued, "So tonight, you must go with the Beast King to the Bird Tribe's Graveyard to get the Yin Pearl. Make sure to bring what I gave you; those Paper Men can help you."
I responded with a simple "yes," and then the image vanished. Instinctively, I checked my pocket and felt relieved when I found that the item from the Paper Boss was still there.
I returned to where the Beast Tribe lived and saw the Beast King and Dumeng Princess in the hall, seemingly discussing something important. Not wanting to interrupt, I turned to head back to my room when Dumeng Princess called out to me, "Come here; we have something to discuss with you."
I hesitated for a moment but walked over and sat beside Dumeng Princess.
"You should know about tonight's operation," Dumeng Princess said.
I nodded in acknowledgment.
Dumeng Princess turned to the Beast King and said, "Father, let me go with him tonight."
"You're coming with me," I said, not waiting for the Beast King to respond, continuing from where Dumeng Princess left off.
Dumeng Princess immediately stood up, her eyes wide as she looked at me. "What's wrong? Are you looking down on this Duchess?"
I paused for a moment, and the Beast King suddenly laughed, saying, "Alright, you two stop bickering. Let's discuss serious matters. Dumin, this is no small issue. Although the Bird Tribe's Graveyard isn't particularly dangerous, it doesn't mean that the Bird Tribe's legacy isn't."
The Beast King's words piqued my interest, and I immediately asked if there was a story behind the Bird Tribe's legacy.
The Beast King nodded and continued, "You don't know this, but their legacy is quite formidable. Remember that the Bird Tribe was once the most powerful tribe in this world, thanks to their legacy. The legacy was a ruthless character in life, known for concocting various poisons and even using insects to spread toxins. I recall that if it weren't for the Tree Sage's intervention one time, this entire world might have belonged to the Bird Tribe."
"What happened?" My heart tightened with anxiety.
The Beast King continued, "These insects carried poison within them, which spread through the air. The poisoning was severe; within half a day, everyone here was affected while the Bird Tribe remained unharmed. Everyone knew it was the Bird Tribe's doing, so all the hatred fell upon them. Because they offended everyone in the tribe, that's why they ended up like this today."
I nodded thoughtfully and suggested, "How about this: let me go alone tonight. Just give me a map."
"What? Are you joking?" Dumeng Princess looked at me in surprise.
I shook my head and looked seriously at Dumeng Princess. "No, I'm not joking. I'm serious. We can't leave the Beast King here alone. Think about it; the legacy is an extremely ruthless person. If we go to retrieve the Yin Pearl, we will definitely have to deal with the legacy. Even though it's just a corpse now, we can't underestimate it. Plus, I don't know if I can return within a day. If something happens to the Beast King while I'm gone, it could be disastrous for the beast tribe, but I can handle myself."
The Beast King looked troubled as he regarded me; clearly, he didn't know what decision to make.
"No way! I'm going with you! Don't forget we're married; how can a couple act separately?" Dumeng Princess insisted firmly.
I sighed, realizing I couldn't convince Dumeng Princess otherwise and reluctantly nodded. The Beast King took out something and handed it to me. He glanced at Dumeng Princess before shifting his gaze back to me and said, "This is our beast tribe's Spirit Beast Pearl for you two. If you encounter any danger, take it out; this Spirit Beast Pearl will protect you."
"Father, this Spirit Beast Pearl is your most treasured possession! Why are you giving it to us?" Dumeng Princess exclaimed.
"Ah, no treasure compares to you two," the Beast King replied. Seeing that I hadn't taken it yet, he pressed the Spirit Beast Pearl into my hands.
I hesitated for a moment, holding the Spirit Beast Pearl in my hand. It was a green gem, very light to the touch, and it had a cool sensation.
My thoughts were complicated as I realized this must be one of the most important items for the Beast Tribe. What if something happened to them while we were away?
I looked at the Beast King, who seemed to sense my concerns. "You can take it," he said. "Since you've decided to go to the Bird Tribe's Graveyard, discuss it thoroughly. I’ll head back to my room to rest."
After the Beast King left, Dumeng Princess snatched the Spirit Beast Pearl from my hand and placed it into her pocket. "This pearl is something none of us can keep. It's my father's most treasured possession, and before we set off, I’ll secretly give it to him."
I nodded in agreement; after all, the Spirit Beast Pearl was too precious to hold onto carelessly.
"Have you made up your mind?" Dumeng Princess asked as she sat down.
I shook my head. "Let’s talk about it later. I've never been to the Bird Tribe's Graveyard, so I don’t know what to expect. We should just be cautious."
"Alright," she replied.
That night, while everyone was asleep, Dumeng Princess and I quietly slipped out of the Beast Tribe's residence. We carefully made our way toward the exit, but before we could reach the door, an unusual force blocked our path.
"What’s going on?" I said, staring at the empty doorway in confusion.
Dumeng Princess stepped forward and reached out her hand into the air. I felt a strange energy pulsing around us. Could this be a barrier?
"There’s a barrier here; I almost forgot. This is where the Spirit Martial Conference is held, and the Ancient Tree Spirit naturally doesn’t want us causing trouble, so they set up this barrier," Dumeng Princess explained.
I looked at her with concern. "Can we break this barrier?"
Dumeng Princess shook her head. "If it were set by someone else, I might have been able to try, but since it's established by the Tree Sage, I probably can’t solve it."
My heart sank at her words. What should we do? Ruoxi couldn’t wait; these next few days were crucial. If we missed this opportunity, things could become increasingly difficult.
The Dumeng Princess looked at me with disappointment, and her expression darkened. After a moment, she seemed to remember something and exclaimed excitedly, "I know! You can definitely break the barrier."
"What are you talking about?" I asked.
The Dumeng Princess replied eagerly, "You just need to lift your hand, and I'll teach you how to break the barrier."
I looked at her in confusion but followed her instructions and raised my hand. As my palm touched the barrier, I felt a cool sensation spreading through my hands.
Then, I sensed that this coolness was entering my palm, and I was somewhat surprised. What was happening?
After a short while, I felt a surge of energy coursing through my entire body.
At the same time, a light illuminated before me, as if it were the barrier itself.
"Look! This is the barrier. We are going to break it!" the Dumeng Princess said excitedly.
I was taken aback; logically speaking, I had no spiritual power at all. How could I possibly break the barrier set by the Ancient Tree Spirit?
"It's done."
With the Dumeng Princess's words, I saw the light before me vanish in an instant, and she joyfully stepped out.
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