Zi Lingling smiled.
This time, she no longer needed to rely on soul-sharing with Yi Ran.
Because, after the incident in the Land of Exile, she had completely mastered the ancient language.
Therefore, she calmly replied in the ancient language, "You don't need to be nervous. We are just passing through your tribe and have no ill intentions towards your people. Brother, may we have the honor of meeting your chief?"
As Zi Lingling finished speaking, the group of people, including the leader with bird feathers in his hair, all looked at her warily.
They couldn't understand how this woman, who had spoken an unintelligible language before, could suddenly speak their common tongue.
Could it be that these people were spies from another tribe?
Zi Lingling was not foolish and immediately guessed their thoughts.
She smiled and continued, "We truly mean no harm. I will prove it to you when we meet your chief!"
The group remained hesitant, and finally, they looked at the man with bird feathers in his hair.
The man thought for a moment and said, "I apologize, our Lei tribe does not welcome you. Please leave."
Zi Lingling's expression turned slightly grim.
She had stated twice that her group of five meant no harm, yet they were still being driven away. It was impossible for her to feel anything but displeased.
However, on second thought, the other party was not entirely wrong. For any tribe, the chief was their backbone, and the chief's safety was paramount. Not just anyone could meet him.
Unless she could prove that her group of five genuinely meant no harm.
But how could she prove it?
Zi Lingling found herself in a predicament.
She had learned the ancient language from Yi Ran, but Yi Ran was merely a spirit and could not manifest in front of others.
Moreover, even if Yi Ran manifested, it would prove nothing.
What to do?
Just as Zi Lingling was pondering and at a loss, Bai Ze's voice suddenly rang out.
"Master, please release me. I can help prove it!"
Zi Lingling dejectedly slapped her forehead, thinking to herself, "Bai Ze's emergence signifies the birth of a born saint. How could she have forgotten this?"
Then, with a thought, Bai Ze, transformed into a small puppy, appeared before everyone.
It shook its little head and solemnly spoke in human voice, "I am Bai Ze, the auspicious sacred beast. She is my master and not an evil doer."
Of course, it also used the ancient language, so there was no fear of the others not understanding.
However, after it spoke, the people of the Lei tribe looked at it with strange expressions.
Bai Ze was stunned!
There was no one in ancient times who didn't recognize the auspicious sacred beast Bai Ze!
But judging by the looks of the Lei tribe members, their gazes were filled with doubt and disdain, mockery and contempt. They clearly looked as if they didn't recognize it at all.
How could this be?
"Oh! Miss Zi, is this the little puppy you're raising?"
Shangguan Yulin said, reaching out to grab Bai Ze, who was on the ground.
Bai Ze's current adorable appearance made Shangguan Yulin unable to resist wanting to dote on it.
Of course, Shangguan Yulin was also afraid that the little puppy might be harmed by these unusually tall and burly individuals, so he wanted to pick it up and protect it.
Bai Ze looked at Shangguan Yulin's outstretched hand and instantly understood the meaning behind the Lei tribe members' gazes.
"Roar, roar, roar!"
It roared, grumbling internally, "Little puppy? You're the little puppy! Your whole family are little puppies!"
However, despite its grumbling, Bai Ze did not forget that its most important task at the moment was to revert to its true form as Bai Ze.
So, it nimbly dodged Shangguan Yulin's grasp and, in the blink of an eye, restored its sacred beast form.
As its divine body appeared, a sacred aura immediately spread out.
How could the people of the ancient Lei tribe not recognize the auspicious sacred beast Bai Ze?
They quickly clenched their right fists and placed them on their left chests, bending their upper bodies and respectfully saying, "Lord Bai Ze!"
This was the highest form of etiquette in the Lei tribe, usually reserved only for meeting the chief.
However, facing the sacred beast Bai Ze, they had no choice but to do so.
After all, who wouldn't want the blessings of the auspicious sacred beast Bai Ze?
At the same time, the chief of the Lei tribe, Lei, and the great shaman, Li, were also alerted by the sacred aura and hurried out.
Upon seeing Bai Ze's sacred beast form, Lei and Li's faces broke into brilliant smiles.
"Lord Bai Ze's esteemed presence here, Lei (Li) is remiss in welcoming you. We beg for your forgiveness!"
They bowed slightly in unison and said.
"Hmph!"
Seeing that everyone recognized it, Bai Ze nodded proudly, then retracted its sacred beast form and transformed back into a little puppy, hopping into Zi Lingling's arms. "This one is this beast's master!"
Zi Lingling calmly cradled Bai Ze and slightly bowed, "Junior Zi Lingling pays her respects to you two elders!"
Lei and Li were shocked and quickly stepped aside, not daring to accept Zi Lingling's bow.
Naturally!
Hadn't they heard Lord Bai Ze say that this person was its master?
If they accepted this person's bow, wouldn't it be equivalent to accepting Lord Bai Ze's bow?
Who could bear the礼 of an auspicious sacred beast?
Except for saints, anyone else who received even half a bow from an auspicious sacred beast would have their fortune and blessings diminished by half a year!
This was because, it was said, the sacred aura of saints and auspicious beasts was in alignment with the heavenly dao.
Therefore, after averting the bow, Lei and Li quickly said with a smile, "Esteemed Zi, please come into the tribe for a chat!"
Zi Lingling smiled, "You two elders are too kind! Just call me Lingling!"
Lei and Li exchanged a look, then said with a smile, "Then we shall address you as Miss Zi!"
Zi Lingling smiled, "That would be most agreeable!"
Lei chuckled, "Miss Zi, please!"
"Coincidentally, I have some unclear matters that I wish to ask you two elders for guidance!"
As Zi Lingling spoke, she was led by Lei towards the depths of the tribe.
Since she was entering, Xuan Yuan Xun, Rong Guang, Shangguan Yulin, and Shen Liuxing were naturally no longer blocked.
The five were treated as distinguished guests and, under the guidance of Lei, the chief of the Lei tribe, and the great shaman Li, they soon arrived at the great shaman Li's residence.
After everyone was seated in their respective positions, Lei smiled and asked, "Miss Zi, your fortune is truly remarkable. How did you encounter Lord Bai Ze?"
Zi Lingling casually replied, "We met by chance."
Seeing that she was unwilling to elaborate, Lei did not dwell on the topic and instead asked, "The children mentioned that you and your companions were passing through our tribe. Where are you headed?"
Zi Lingling did not conceal anything and said, "We plan to go to the Divine Remnant Continent."
Following that, Zi Lingling roughly recounted her injury, her soul being trapped in the Other Shore Space, and how Ye Lingyuan exchanged his soul for hers, saving her but falling into a coma.