"Wushan is just ahead."

Jiang Li pointed to the towering, pitch-black mountain.

Qin Luo asked with a smile, "Miss Jiang, is there anything we should be careful about after we arrive at Wushan?"

Jiang Li shook her head. "Master Qin, you are honored guests invited by me. There are no taboos."

Qin Luo rubbed Xuan Qing's head. "We should still respect the local customs and traditions when we're in the area."

"Okay!"

Xuanqing nodded obediently.

Xiaodie also silently remembered what Qin Luo said.

From the forest came the sound of rapid breathing, and a young man dressed in white ran towards them.

"Brother Zhu, what brings you here?"

Jiang Li was somewhat surprised.

The young man in white had delicate features. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, and seeing that Jiang Li was unharmed, his tense expression relaxed, and he chuckled, "I was a little worried when I saw you leave suddenly, so I came to check on you."

Jiang Li looked at Qin Luo and said, "Master Qin, his name is Zhu Guangming. He is the grandson of our clan leader, Zhu Yan."

"Master Qin, hello."

Zhu Guangming bowed to Qin Luo and the others.

Qin Luo smiled and nodded, "My name is Qin Luo, I come from Longhu Temple, and these are my friends, A Zi, Xuan Qing, and Xiao Die."

Jiang Li reminded him, "Brother Zhu, it was Master Qin who helped us resolve the crisis at Wushan last time, and Sister Azi is helping us again this time."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Guangming bowed again, his expression respectful, and said, "Master Qin, thank you for your help. We will never forget this kindness."

Jiang Li raised an eyebrow. "Then why don't you hurry back and have the clan leader prepare a banquet?"

“Sister Jiang Li is right.”

May the light turn around and gallop forward.

Qin Luo could sense that Zhu Guangming cared a lot about Jiang Li.

There is a river near Wushan with clear water. Jiang Li came to the riverbank and said coldly, "Mao Mao, you guys are asking for trouble again, aren't you?"

"Run!"

"Sister Jiang, we were wrong!!!"

A group of children climbed out of the river and ran barefoot toward Wushan.

Jiang Li quickly regained her composure. "Master Qin, this is Jiang River, the mother river that nurtured us. Every year, children drown while playing in the water. No matter how much we try to persuade them, there are always naughty children who want to play in the water. Even after being punished, they don't learn their lesson and have no sense of respect."

"That's human nature."

Qin Luo shook his head.

There are many rafts on the Jiang River.

Qin Luo and his group crossed to the other side via a raft.

There are many tall trees, some tens of feet high, around Wushan. These thick trees are carved with all sorts of patterns. Jiang Li explained, "These are sacred trees, belonging to different Wu tribes. They are symbols of their gods. Our Wushan is composed of many Wu tribes, and everyone believes in different ancient gods."

"Because we have many beliefs, we have many festivals here, such as the Fire God Festival, the Water God Festival, the Flower God Festival, and tomorrow night is the Fire God Festival. There will be a lot of lively and interesting activities. Master Qin, you can also participate."

"OK."

Qin Luo nodded with a smile.

"Sister Jiang, is there a Dragon God Festival?"

"There is no Dragon God Festival, but dragons appear in many festivals. For example, there are fire dragon dances during the Fire God Festival, and there are gods with human heads and dragon bodies in temples."

Xuanqing's eyes were filled with anticipation.

The Wu tribe is composed of many circular villages, and its architectural style is completely different from other places.

This area belongs to the Great Xia Dynasty, but the Great Xia Dynasty does not directly govern the people here.

Scattered around the circular village were many smaller villages. When Qin Luo and his group arrived at the largest village, the roadside was filled with men, women, and children, their eyes filled with doubt and awe.

An elderly man with white hair, leaning on a pear wood cane, stood at the front. He had received news from Zhu Guangming and had brought his people to greet him. With a kind smile on his face, he bowed and said, "I am Zhu Yan, the chief of the Wushan tribe. On behalf of all the people of Wushan, I welcome you."

A group of young girls came forward carrying drinks.

Qin Luo knew that toasting was a local custom, so he picked up his glass and drank it all in one gulp. The wine was fragrant and sweet.

"Hehe, it's delicious."

Xuanqing took the opportunity to taste the first sip of wine.

Jiang Li bowed slightly. "Grandpa Zhu, I'll take Master Qin and the others to my house to rest first, and then we'll have dinner at your house later."

"Okay, okay."

Zhu Yan stroked his beard and laughed, "I've asked Guangming to prepare a whole roasted lamb. We'll have a whole roasted lamb tonight."

Jiang Li's home is not in the round village, but in a bamboo house nearby, which is surrounded by bamboo.

Pushing open the bamboo door, Qin Luo smelled a medicinal scent. Jiang Li said softly, "My sister usually lives here, and many rooms are empty. Master Qin, it's perfect for you to stay here. Please let me know if you need anything."

"Sister, you're back."

A girl in a black dress ran out of the bamboo house.

Jiang Li said softly, "Nanxi, this is Master Qin, the same Master I told you about before."

"Wow, Nanxi has met Master Qin." Jiang Nanxi beamed, her eyes filled with admiration. "Master Qin, back then you were able to restore Wushan, could you...?"

Jiang Li patted Jiang Nanxi's arm, "Master Qin and the others have come from afar, please take them inside to rest first."

"Master Qin, please come with me."

Jiang Nanxi is very beautiful, much like how Qin Luo first met Jiang Li. Her long hair is braided into many small braids, and she wears many beautiful silver ornaments. She knows how to dress up very well.

Upon entering the bamboo house, one sees many stone slabs on the table, covered with ancient patterns. Xuanqing approaches the stone slabs to examine them.

"Can you understand it?"

"I can understand the general meaning."

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