It didn’t take Yun Lintian too long to arrive in front of a shabby hut made of mud. Along the way, Yun Lintian had seen a lot of similar huts everywhere. Compared to them, the one in front of him was much better.
“I’m sorry, Senior. This is the best one we could offer you. As you can see, our living standard here isn’t good.” Huoyun Lingling said with an apologetic smile.
Yun Lintian waved his hand dismissively. “No worries. I understand.” He changed the topic. “May I ask how many people are here? From what I see, there are only around two hundred people.”
Earlier, Yun Lintian had scanned the place and found no more than two hundred people here. Their strength varied from the Essence Profound Ream to the Ruler Profound Realm. There was not a single Saint could be seen around. This allowed Yun Lintian to understand the overall situation of the Fire Cloud Rat Clan instantly.
Huoyun Lingling went silent. She did not know how to answer Yun Lintian.
Meanwhile, Huoyun Yanyan didn’t feel anything wrong. She replied. “Except for the people Senior saw earlier, clan elders are currently living under the mountain.”
Yun Lintian nodded gently while sighing inwardly. The situation of the Fire Cloud Rat Clan was beyond his imagination. It was almost impossible for him to help them. Unless he brought them into the Land of Beyond Heaven, which he certainly could not do it.
“Alright. I’ll take a rest first. You don’t have to take care of me.” Yun Lintian said and walked into the hut.
The Huoyun sisters glanced at each other hesitantly and walked away toward the mountain shortly afterward.
Yun Lintian looked around the room briefly. There was no other furniture except for a bed and a table made of mud. This made him feel uncomfortable and worried about the people here.
After pondering for a while, he asked in his mind. “Qingrou, how many spare beds do we have right now? And can you list the herbs and crops that can grow in this arid environment?”
“We have around two thousand beds here. Do you want to give them?” Yun Qingrou’s voice resounded a moment later.
Although she didn’t communicate with Yun Lintian directly during this period, she always followed Yun Lintian’s journey whenever she had free time. That was why she understood the situation he was in right now.
“Yes, but let’s wait and see first.” Yun Lintian replied while taking his bed out and sitting on it.
“Understood. I’ll prepare clothes and other necessities.” Yun Qingrou responded.
“Thank you.” Yun Lintian said and lay down on the bed with Linlin.
“Big Brother Yun, I can feel a unique aura around the mountain. It should be a powerful treasure.” Linlin tilted her head to look in the mountain’s direction.
“Oh? What kind of aura?” Yun Lintian asked curiously. Except for the powerful fire energy, he didn’t perceive anything else.
“I’m not sure… But I think it’s similar to the hexagon token Big Brother Yun has.” Linlin’s eyebrows wrinkled slightly as she spoke.
Yun Lintian frowned slightly, and his mind moved, looking at the token inside his interspatial ring. Immediately, he almost jumped to his feet because the token was actually on fire right now.
The fire burned vigorously, emitting a special aura that Yun Lintian had never encountered. It was somewhat purer than the crimson flame radiated from The Sun. .𝒄𝒐𝒎
“What is that?” Although Yun Lintian was curious, he didn’t dare to take the token out.
“What is it?” Hongyue noticed Yun Lintian’s movement and asked curiously. She could not see the inside of his interspatial ring.
“I don’t know. The token I got from Little Flame is burning right now. This flame…. I feel that it’s purer than the flame from The Sun. Any idea?” Yun Lintian explained briefly.
“Purer than The Sun? Are you sure?” Hongyue’s expression suddenly became serious upon hearing this.
“Yes, I am sure… I cannot take it out for the time being. It will definitely alarm everyone here.” Yun Lintian replied. Even the Huoyun sisters could perceive a familiar aura from him. Undoubtedly, everyone here would notice it as long as he took the token out.
“You seem to have an idea?” Seeing Hongyue silent, Yun Lintian asked.
“I cannot be sure. You should talk with the current clan head as soon as possible.” Hongyue responded in doubt. However, listening to her voice, she seemed to already have an idea in her mind.
Yun Lintian took another glance at the token in his ring and discovered the fire did not grow bigger. He could put his heart at ease for the time being.
“I’m sorry for disturbing your rest, Senior. My grandmother has invited you to her place. Do you want to go now or….” At this moment, Huoyun Lingling appeared before Yun Lintian’s hut.
“Of course. Go now.” Yun Lintian didn’t let her finish her sentence and quickly walked out of the hut with Linlin in his arms.
Huoyun Lingling nodded and made a gesture. “Please follow me.”
Under Huoyun Lingling’s guidance, they quickly arrived at the foot of the mountain. The closer he approached the mountain, the stronger the unique aura Yun Lintian could perceive. This aura was indeed similar to the token he had.
Yun Lintian was certain now there was something related to the token in this place. This token might serve as a key to the treasure here.
A moment later, Huoyun Lingling led Yun Lintian to a giant ancient gate carved with a pattern of a mythical bird he didn’t recognize. It was similar to the Phoenix, but it was gentler.
“This should be a Vermilion Bird.” Linlin suddenly spoke as her gaze fixated on the mythical bird pattern.
“Vermilion Bird?” Yun Lintian subconsciously blurted out. He immediately remembered the myth he had read before.
It was said in the Primordial Era, there were three mythical birds, namely, Golden Crow, Vermilion Bird, and Phoenix. The Golden Crow was the fiercest among them, while the Vermilion Bird was the gentlest.
“It seems Little Friend knows a lot.” Suddenly, the majestic female voice resounded from behind the ancient gate.