Chapter 1369: Chapter 1369 Not A Kind Person
Xie Tianhong also told Ye Liuyun, "It’s precisely because he found Crystalberg and brought back many resources that the Southern Empire rapidly expanded under his rule, completely unifying the South. The fame of Snow City spread because of this."
"And what about the other person?" Ye Liuyun inquired.
With a smile, Xie Tianhong said, "The other person who found Crystalberg is my father. He also expanded his business in the auction house using the resources he brought back from Crystalberg. After his rise, the fame of Crystalberg became even more widespread!"
"Only two people in total. Your father is really lucky!" Ye Liuyun exclaimed.
Xie Tianhong chuckled, "Actually, more than two people entered Crystalberg. Every time Crystalberg appears, there are hundreds of people who go in. However, only these two managed to come out."
"What about the others?" Ye Liuyun asked curiously.
Xie Tianhong smiled, "Most of the people who went in with my father died back then. The few who survived, I guess never came out before Crystalberg disappeared and were forever sealed inside. After they entered, they also saw some martial practitioners frozen in ice."
"With his experience, can’t we have an advantage in finding Crystalberg? Are there still resources in Crystalberg? Didn’t your father take everything?" Ye Liuyun asked several more questions.
Xie Tianhong was patient, "The Snow City is vast, and there are plenty of resources. My father only explored a small part. To find Crystalberg, our advantage lies in time and the approximate location. In other aspects, the difference isn’t significant."
"What about after entering Crystalberg? Do we have any advantages?" Ye Liuyun asked again.
This time, Xie Tianhong shook his head cautiously, "The Crystalberg is extremely dangerous, and various trials are all different. It’s hard to say if the previous experience will be useful next time. My father warned me that relying too much on experience might harm us!"
Ye Liuyun nodded. He now had a certain understanding of Crystalberg.
"Then let’s adapt to the situation when the time comes!"
Ye Liuyun had gathered the information he wanted to know. Now, all that was left was to wait for the right time to explore Snow Domain.
After they disembarked from the flying vessel, the biting cold wind greeted them. However, Ye Liuyun felt refreshed.
He and Ye Tiandao immediately put on the fur cloaks prepared by Liang Xue, wrapping themselves tightly.
"Haha! You two are interesting. Are you afraid of the cold?" Xie Tianhong laughed when he saw them.
"It’s not that!" Ye Liuyun explained with a smile, "It’s just that since she prepared it, it seems impolite not to wear them!"
Xie Tianhong chuckled and glanced at Ye Tiandao, not saying anything.
Ye Tiandao also forced a smile, thinking to herself, "Master is lying. Clearly, it wasn’t my idea!"
Xie Tianhong stowed the flying vessel, instructing the servants to set up camp and wait at the current location. He led the way for Ye Liuyun and Ye Tiandao.
Though the outskirts of Snow Domain were covered in snow, the snow on the ground was not very thick.
It was Ye Tiandao’s first time seeing snow, and she found it quite fascinating.
At this moment, Ye Liuyun grew more cautious.
That was because Qiang Wudi had just reported that Yi Na had died in a gruesome manner fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
Her virtuoso was dug out, eyes gouged, throat slit, and her body was marred and partially eaten by ferocious beasts.
To make matters worse, her body was covered in honey, attracting a swarm of ants.
Wudi had followed Ye Liuyun’s orders to keep an eye on the Lone Star Auction House. Seeing them carrying a body into the wilderness at night, he investigated and discovered the gruesome scene.
Though Ye Liuyun didn’t have a favorable impression of Yi Na, the brutality of her demise sent shivers down his spine.
Watching Xie Tianhong leading the way, Ye Liuyun couldn’t help but reflect, "It’s a good thing I had Qiang Wudi keep an eye on things. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have noticed!"
Ye Liuyun believed that, given the power of the Lone Star Auction House, there would be few who dared to harm Yi Na within Haotian City. It was only in the presence of Xie Tianhong that both the capability and motive for such an act existed.
From this moment on, Ye Liuyun was certain that Xie Tianhong had some ulterior motive, and he became more vigilant.
Although he couldn’t fathom Xie Tianhong’s intentions, judging from the Lone Star Auction House’s ruthless methods, the organization was undoubtedly far from benevolent.
"I suppose the answer will be revealed when we reach Crystalberg!"
Ye Liuyun analyzed that they were bound to find Crystalberg. If Xie Tianhong had gone to such lengths to disguise himself, he wasn’t merely here to admire the snow.
This journey might be a test of my strength!
Rather than heading directly to Crystalberg, Xie Tianhong chose to walk, likely to assess Ye Liuyun’s capabilities and find ways to deal with him.
Since you want to see it, let me show you!
Diving deeper into Snow Domain, the snow on the ground became thicker, and snowflakes started to dance in the air.
Ye Liuyun’s Divine Sense detected a Divine Sense within the snowflakes.
"What is this?" It was the first time he had encountered such a phenomenon.
He carefully examined them with his Golden Phantom Eyes and discovered tiny creatures disguised as snowflakes.
However, he didn’t expose them. Speaking out too early would reveal his powerful Divine Sense.
He decided to wait a little longer before revealing the information.
Ye Tiandao, unaware of this, reached out to touch the snowflakes, feeling the sensation of them melting in her hands.
"This is how Snow Domain is. Snowfall is a normal occurrence," Xie Tianhong chatted with them as they walked.
Ye Liuyun calmly responded, not wanting to reveal any flaw.
After walking for a while, Ye Liuyun finally spoke, "Mr. Xie, I sense Divine Sense fluctuations in the snowflakes ahead."
Hearing this, Xie Tianhong halted and cautiously used his Divine Sense to investigate. "You do have a powerful Divine Sense! Fortunately, you discovered it in advance!"
"Is it dangerous?" Ye Liuyun asked.
"These are Snow Fairies, unique creatures in Snow Domain. They often take the form of snowflakes and attack from within the human body when inhaled. Since we’ve detected them, there’s no danger. They are weak, and as long as we don’t inhale them, they won’t harm us."
Xie Tianhong sealed his nose and mouth with his genuine energy, leading the way forward.