At this time, a strange fragrance came from the stove, like the smell of meat and flowers.

Zhao Ji and his friends noticed that the people around were looking at the iron furnace with expectant eyes.

As if waiting for something? At this moment, the man at the top suddenly picked up half a cow from the side and threw it directly in.

This man was so strong that he could lift half a cow with one hand. Zhao Ji was very surprised and impressed when he saw this scene.

It seems that this man is able to take the lead and preside over this sacrifice, so he must be a capable person.

That’s right, this was a sacrifice, Zhao Ji could tell at a glance.

Because there are some human faces carved on the so-called iron furnace, and the bodies of cattle and sheep placed around it are basically used in sacrifices.

The most important thing is that they were able to gather such a large group of people and hold such a ceremony. If it wasn't to commemorate Zhao Ji, there is no other possibility.

Mingyue and Su Rou wanted to go forward, but were stopped by Zhao Ji.

Even though Zhao Ji didn't know what kind of sacrifice they were performing, he was very clear that the sacrificial process was absolutely not allowed to be interrupted.

If you are interrupted, you have to bear the consequences of being interrupted. Zhao Ji is very clear about this matter.

Anyway, we have been searching for so long, so it doesn’t matter if we wait a little longer.

After about half an incense stick of time, the sacrifice was finally over.

The leader overturned the iron furnace with one hand, and the red liquid inside spilled all over the ground.

But if you look closely, you can see that large and small grooves have been dug out on the ground a long time ago.

The red liquid fell on the ground and flowed along the gullies.

Zhao Ji and the other three were standing far away, at a higher altitude, so they could naturally see a more complete picture.

After these grooves were injected with red liquid, the images and patterns gradually became three-dimensional.

"This is a formation..." Mingyue said as she watched all this.

Zhao Ji and Su Rou also nodded.

It seems that this is really a sacrifice, but I don’t know what the big fuss is for.

After all the gullies were filled with red liquid, the priests knelt on the ground, shouting words that Zhao Ji and the others could not understand. Zhao Ji specifically asked Mingyue if she knew what they were saying, and Mingyue shook her head.

"It seems like some kind of spell. I don't understand it."

Zhao Ji and his team walked out only after they had finished their work.

At this time, the red liquid on the ground had already seeped into the ground, and the people in the tribe also filled up the ditches on the ground.

If it weren't for the spots of blood around and the iron stove still emitting heat, it would be impossible to tell that a sacrifice had just been held.

Zhao Ji and his group just walked out like that, but these people were not surprised at all.

The leading man even came forward directly.

"There is the blood of the Saint among you." The man stared at Zhao Ji and the other three strangely for a while and then said.

Zhao Ji and the others had already prepared an explanation, but they never expected that this person would not even ask.

The man's gaze quickly fell on Mingyue.

"It's strange. Although you have the blood of the Saint, why do you have the aura of those bastards from the royal family?"

When talking about the bloodline of the Saint, the man did not show any hostility, but when talking about the royal aura, a look of vigilance appeared on his face.

From this point, Zhao Ji could infer that the Holy Maiden clan must have a rift with the royal family.

"Is this what you are talking about?" Mingyue was very smart and reacted immediately. She took out the poisonous insect that Zhao Ji had given her before.

The man seemed to have seen something dirty and reached out to knock the insect away.

Fortunately, Mingyue was quick to block it, thus saving the poor poisonous insect.

"Why do you keep it?" The man's eyes revealed a hint of ferocity at this moment.

Zhao Ji smiled and stood in front of Mingyue: "Brother, please let's talk nicely. Mingyue had a rash on her body before. If it weren't for this insect's hard work in treating her, I'm afraid she wouldn't have survived until now."

Zhao Ji deliberately made the matter sound more serious, in fact, to test the man's attitude.

As expected, after hearing this, a complicated look flashed across the man's face. Although he still looked at the insect with contempt, he was not as tough as before.

"You and I, two outsiders, follow me." Even though Zhao Ji and the others didn't say a word, this man had already seen through the identities of the three of them.

As the man walked into the tribe, Zhao Ji discovered that there were very few adult men in the tribe. Most of them were the elderly, the weak, women and children, and even among young children there were very few boys.

Zhao Ji saw all of this and continued to follow the man calmly.

"You can just call me A Tie. Everyone in the tribe calls me that. I am now temporarily taking over the position of the leader of this tribe."

A Tie brought a group of people to his wooden house, poured a cup of tea for the three of them and said.

Zhao Ji and the others didn't drink.

Since entering the Miao territory, they have always been wary of food and water of unknown origin.

Ah Tie did not force it: "I know why you came here this time. The royal family's ambitions are growing. You should be from the Central Plains. The emperor of the Central Plains sent you here to investigate the situation."

Zhao Ji's eyes narrowed. It was obvious that this A'Tie was not an ordinary person. Even though he had never left the valley, he still knew the situation outside the valley very well.

At this moment, Zhao Ji guessed that A Tie should have deployed people outside the valley to gather information.

"You don't have to guess. Although the Saint Maiden Clan has declined now, the one who married the Emperor of Central Plains twenty years ago is my clansman after all. Twenty years ago, the Saint Maiden Clan was extremely prosperous, and the centipede is still alive even after its death."

A Tie drank the tea, his eyes revealing complex and nostalgic emotions.

"I also know that there are many people from the Miao border in the Central Plains who are trying to take advantage of the situation. I can tell you that most of them are from the royal family, and of course there are a small number from my side."

Zhao Ji chuckled at this moment: "What is your purpose in telling us all these things so frankly right from the start? It can't be just because we have the blood of the leftover women among us, right?"

Zhao Ji suppressed his smile and his sharp gaze fell directly on A Tie's face.

A Tie looked at Zhao Ji without any fear. After a long time, A Tie looked at Zhao Ji with a firm look and smiled.

"Of course I have a request. Don't be surprised. I want the entire royal family to be wiped out!"