263: Chapter 222_2 263: Chapter 222_2 Jiang Tang classified this language as belonging to the Cultivation World, a special language used by certain individuals, much like how dozens or even hundreds of languages existed in their country in his previous life, some of which were similar yet incomprehensible to others.
Only one or two languages might be truly understandable, and it was the same in the Ancient Xia Country.
He had only heard the language of some people in the Ancient Xia Country, and he hadn’t had the time to explore yet.
Having arrived in the capital, running around twice a day was too busy.
If possible, he would also like to visit the Imperial Palace and see what it was like.
After Yuan Baozhu spoke to those individuals in their language, they stepped back a bit, still very wary of them.
Should they make any move, those individuals would react.
Yuan Baozhu led Jiang Tang and the many others into the stockade, and among many wooden buildings, they entered one which had two stories and was both wider and nicer than the others.
Yuan Baozhu took them up to the second floor of the wooden building, into a room where there was a small table, with people sitting around it, not on chairs but on small carpets.
Yuan Baozhu brought the guests into the wooden building and, before entering, asked everyone to remove their shoes.
Those who weren’t wearing socks could only proceed barefoot.
Jiang Tang and the other eight female cultivators took off their shoes, all wearing socks.
Being from the Cultivation World, they didn’t have to change clothes every day; a simple spell could keep them clean.
Of course, their socks were not ordinary; many wore socks made of Heavenly Silkworm Silk, and their shoes might even be Magic Artifacts.
After removing their shoes, the group stepped onto the carpet.
Yuan Baozhu led them to sit outside the circle of people who were already seated, then spoke in a language that Jiang Tang and the other eight women could not understand.
When Yuan Baozhu finished speaking, there were both men and women in the room, all relatively elderly, who nodded at Yuan Baozhu.
The person sitting in the center exchanged a few words with Yuan Baozhu, and then they had a brief chat.
Yuan Baozhu was introducing the Clan to the recent events regarding inviting Jiang Tang, including some of the incidents that occurred.
The clan members of Dugu Yan’er looked at Jiang Tang and nodded in his direction.
Initially, they thought of using their skills to test Jiang Tang, but since Dugu Yan’er had already done so, there was no need to repeat it.
The Clan Leader spoke with a few clan members for a while, then looked at Jiang Tang and said:
“Jiang Tang, welcome to our clan.
Dugu Yan’er must have already introduced our clan affairs to you.
We are indeed interested in cooperating with you, of course, for the Supreme Elixirs you possess.”
When Jiang Tang heard the Clan Leader speaking in a language they could understand, it was clear that they hadn’t disconnected from the outside world.
Dugu Yan’er was able to speak the language of the outside world; they had that kind of education.
By coming here, Jiang Tang had already guessed that these people wanted to draw him in for the Pills.
If it wasn’t for gain, they wouldn’t have invited him here.
After seeing the stockade, he could understand why Dugu Yan’er went out on her own to invite him.
It wasn’t easy for a woman to venture out into the outside world.
Dugu Yan’er herself possessed skills, but in the Cultivation World, wasn’t everyone skilled?
It was bold of her to come out alone and invite him in.
Jiang Tang felt Dugu Yan’er was too capable for a clan trained person; this woman, being so robust, was perhaps one of the talented individuals in her clan.
“Clan Leader Dugu, I understand what you’re saying.
You’ve seen the price at which I sell the Supreme Elixirs in the Cultivation World.
In fact, I’m not just here for money; I have my own affairs to handle.
When the time comes for me to carry out my own tasks, please make it convenient for me, and provide moral and spiritual support.
Then we will truly be friends,” Jiang Tang said.
Having heard Jiang Tang’s words, Clan Leader Dugu could see ambition in this man’s eyes.
This man wanted to handle his own affairs.
Was it that he intended to establish his own power?
It seemed there would be new developments in the Cultivation World.
With Jiang Tang’s abilities and the backing of multiple family clans, he indeed had the confidence to establish his own force, provided the other families did not interfere with him.
Given his financial capability from selling Pills, he might soon be able to establish his own force.
Clan Leader Dugu and his people, living in the stockade that seemed a hidden village, were not much in contact with the outside world.
They invited Jiang Tang merely for the Pills; their stockade lacked a Spirit Stone Mine, and their ability alone enabled them to stand on equal footing with many clans, even though financially they were not as capable as other clans.
Now they might end up “fleecing the wolf,” obtaining what they want from Jiang Tang without giving anything in return, all he required was their attitude of support.
This was a matter of mutual benefit, so the Dugu Family Head agreed to Jiang Tang’s suggestion.
Jiang Tang generously took out a Storage Bag and placed it on the table in front of them.
The Dugu Family Head picked up the Storage Bag, took a look inside, and nodded in satisfaction with a smile on his face.
Then, he spoke a few words to Yuan Baozhu.
Dugu Yan’er told Jiang Tang and everyone that the Family Head asked her to show them around.
Dugu Yan’er knew the Family Head and the clan members had matters to discuss, so previously he told her to take them around but cautioned her not to randomly take these outsiders anywhere, in order to prevent them from learning too many of their clan’s secrets which could be used against their family.
Dugu Yan’er simply led the group to her residence, a small wooden building, where they ascended to find an older male and female, along with a man about Dugu Yan’er’s age on the second floor of the wooden building.
As Dugu Yan’er led some of the people in, they asked her a few questions.
Dugu Yan’er spoke a few words with her family in their native language of the stockade and then allowed Jiang Tang and his companions to enter, hospitably welcoming them.
Dugu Yan’er’s family members sat for a while before exiting the room.
Dugu Yan’er told everyone that her family was preparing food for them.
Jiang Tang, feeling indifferent, nodded and took out tea utensils from his person, brewing tea for the women.
Rushing about from place to place, it really seemed like he had no time even for a cup of tea.
In fact, he could leisurely drink tea on his flying arrow, but it was just something he wasn’t accustomed to.
The nine women were captivated by the tea prepared by Jiang Tang; Xuanyuan Mengting had tasted such tea a few times before, and not having had it for several days, she found herself longing for it.
The other women were very curious about Jiang Tang, finding more and more secrets about this man.
“Jiang Tang, what else about you do we not know?”
Zhang Nianjiao sipped the tea and felt that it had more spiritual energy than eating food, a single sip of tea being no less potent than a Spirit Supplement Pill.
“You want to know me?
My secrets are inexhaustible.
Instead of trying to understand me, why not marry me, haha.”
Jiang Tang joked in good spirits, causing Zhang Nianjiao to blush shyly; of course he meant it, but in front of so many girls, it wasn’t appropriate to say so directly.
“Jiang Tang, I would also like to understand you, but you have to give me a chance, right?” Lin Dandan, who had always been reticent with a frosty demeanor, rarely said such things, causing Jiang Tang to glance at Lin Dandan.
“Jiang Tang, I want to understand you too, but you keep so many secrets to yourself,” Yun Duoduo, like Lin Dandan, was one of the least talkative and calmest among the women, appearing the most docile.
In fact, she seemed less interested in Jiang Tang than the others.
“Oh, so you all want to understand me?” Jiang Tang laughed with pride, knowing his secrets could not simply be shared with others, but it was a man’s pride to have so many beauties wanting to understand him.
“Come on, tell us, what secrets do you have?”
Dugu Yan’er joined in too.
“If you want to know my secrets, follow me, and one day you’ll find out, hehe,” Jiang Tang would not foolishly reveal everything in front of the ladies.
Even when Yun Duoduo used an Enchantment Spell on Jiang Tang, it failed to make the man reveal his secrets.
She thought this man was strong, with an unwavering heart, impervious to her Illusion Technique.
It was unknown whether this man had a particular ability or was simply powerful and omnipotent.