The process was undoubtedly crude and straightforward.
Previously, that Demon God had only been a match for the Wood Dragon, so against the higher-level Wood Human, he naturally had no power to resist.
Jiang Yan had not used Sage Art Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands; he wanted to keep that move as a trump card. He would save it until a true crisis emerged!
Morax and Azhdaha were naturally very curious about Jiang Yan's explosive surge in strength. However, Jiang Yan remained vague; it was better that only he knew the truth about the System. Still, through a mix of tall tales and omissions, he managed to fool the two of them.
"Hey, Morax, the territory of the God of Dust should be just up ahead, right?"
The trio had been traveling for nearly two days. Looking at the cultivated fields ahead and hearing the distant sounds of human laughter, Jiang Yan spoke up to ask.
"This location is indeed to the northeast of Mt. Tianheng. By that measure, it should be," Morax replied, his eyes flickering with thought as he spoke.
"Oh! What a cute child!"
A dainty cry rang out from beside them, and immediately after, Jiang Yan felt himself being swept up into the air. A girl with exquisite features was rubbing her tender pink cheeks against his own.
"So cute, so cute..."
"Let big sister rua you a bit..."
Morax: ...
Azhdaha: ...
Jiang Yan: ...
It had to be said that given Jiang Yan's current looks, it seemed no woman could resist such an adorable appearance.
"Save me!!" Jiang Yan shouted to the two onlookers, even as he enjoyed the fragrance emanating from the girl.
Morax: ...
Azhdaha: ...
The two of them were currently in a state of utter speechlessness. Honestly, they wanted to ask did he really need saving?
Morax had sensed her aura from the very beginning. It was the aura of a Demon God! The girl before them was undoubtedly the Lord of this land, the God of Dust, Guizhong!
If Jiang Yan's appearance can be used to win over Guizhong, it wouldn't be a bad choice... Morax pondered.
If Jiang Yan could hear him, he would have rolled his eyes into the back of his head. I really thank you for that! This young master is single-mindedly devoted to Ganyu!
"You all..."
After giving Jiang Yan a thorough rua-ing, the girl turned her gaze toward them.
"Greetings. My name is Morax. I have come to discuss a matter with your Lord, the God of Dust, Guizhong."
Morax's words were notably more official now. The faint aura of a Demon God leaking from him caused the girl's expression to turn solemn.
"I see..."
"The Lord of the Mt. Tianheng region..."
"Then follow me."
Clutching Jiang Yan tightly in her arms, the girl chuckled and walked ahead to lead the way.
Jiang Yan: ...
No, if you're going to lead the way, just lead the way! Let me down! I just happen to be cute what did I do wrong? Just because I'm cute, you think you can do whatever you want to me?!
Such were the thoughts of a certain youth currently face-planted against the girl's chest. Seeing Jiang Yan's "enjoying" expression, both Morax and Azhdaha had lines of black on their foreheads.
Kid... that's enough!
"Speak. This is my room."
The girl arrived at a house in the center of the tribe. Once everyone was seated, she took the seat of honor, still holding Jiang Yan in her arms as she smiled.
"You've likely guessed my identity by now, haven't you? Morax."
"You carry the aura of a Demon God. If I am not mistaken, you are the one who protects this place, the God of Dust, Guizhong. Am I correct?" Morax said calmly.
"Mhm! You guessed right, but unfortunately, there's no prize~"
The girl laughed playfully, her bell-like laughter echoing throughout the room.
"You have come from afar, but for what purpose?"
After her brief moment of playfulness, Guizhong seemed quite happy as she asked about their objective. Morax organized his thoughts and explained the purpose of their journey.
"Ah... I understand." Guizhong mused for a moment. "Mt. Tianheng is vast, but it is not suitable for long-term human survival. So, you wish to form an alliance and have the people under your command migrate to my lands, correct?"
Guizhong truly lived up to her reputation as a Demon God famous for her wisdom; with just a few short sentences from Morax, she understood the hidden intent.
"This is a matter of great importance. I need to think it over," Guizhong spoke softly after a moment of contemplation.
She reached out, intending to pinch Jiang Yan's little face, but only felt a pile of hard wood. During her contemplation, Jiang Yan had already used Wood Substitution to escape her embrace.
Guizhong pursed her lips, looking a bit unsatisfied, but let the matter drop.
"Very well. Then we shall trouble you for a few days."
Morax nodded. He hadn't expected Guizhong to agree on the spot. Migration of another god's people into one's own territory was something a Demon God naturally had to weigh carefully. It wasn't something that could be promised easily.
Jiang Yan and the others stayed there for nearly a week. During this time, Guizhong took Morax and the others to tour vast regions of her territory.
Furthermore, with Jiang Yan's moe appearance, it was difficult for Guizhong and the people of her tribe to feel any hostility toward the group unless they started acting recklessly.
Obviously, Morax was not that kind of person.
But that only applied to Morax...
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