I have Taoism and can understand other worlds

Chapter 603 Rock People

"Brother Jiang is indeed no ordinary person." Yan Ming looked at the child in Jiang Wen's arms and couldn't help but sigh. "The Dragon Clan is also a major clan in Baixi. Although it cannot compare with the twenty-eight major clans, it is still not to be underestimated. However, Brother Jiang, do not worry. If they pursue the matter, Yan Ming will naturally take responsibility."

Hearing this, Jiang smiled and shook his head, saying, "Since I saved them, I will take responsibility. How can I push this matter onto Brother Yan? It's just that my sister and I don't know how long we will stay here, so I'd like to trouble Brother Yan to help us find a place to stay."

"I will definitely help with this." Yanming nodded quickly. "Please stay at my house for the next few days."

The three chatted idly and unknowingly arrived at Yanming's tribe.

The Rock People are not considered a large clan among the Hundred Streams, at most a medium-sized clan. However, due to their unique physique, they are considered a top-tier clan in terms of combat strength among the Hundred Streams' clans. They occupy a prime location in the Divine Capital, with both mountains and water.

In front of the dwelling of the Rock People was a large market where people from various tribes came and went to exchange goods.

Although Baixi has its own currency, due to the lack of commerce, trade can only take place between different ethnic groups. Therefore, most transactions are still based on barter.

After passing the bustling market, you can see in the distance a dense cluster of giant stone domed houses.

The dwellings of the Rock People are unique, carved from massive stones. They resemble the grain warehouses Jiang Wen remembered, with round roofs and round walls.

The prominent rock marks add a unique charm.

According to Yanming, the Rock People tribe has a population of one million, most of whom live here. A smaller number are scattered in various places, making a living by farming and mining.

Rock people can easily sense what's inside the rocks, and their bodies are incredibly sturdy, making them well-suited for hard labor.

Therefore, among the various tribes of Baixi, the Rock People are the main force in mining.

Entering the settlement of the Rock People, one can see piles of ore and various stones everywhere. The children of the Rock People play and laugh on the road, and when they see Yan Ming, they excitedly call out his name.

At times like these, Iwaaki would also greet the children in a friendly manner.

"It seems you are quite famous in your clan," Jiang Wen said with a smile upon seeing this.

"It's just a bit of an empty reputation," Yanming replied helplessly. "There are often wrestling matches in the clan, and I've been lucky enough to win a few times."

"Judging from this, you can be considered one of the strongest among the Rock People," Jiang Wen teased.

"What kind of strongman am I? If I'm considered a strongman, the Rock People race would have already declined. I'll take you to see my clan elder later; he's the real strongman in the race." Yan Ming shook his head repeatedly, talking about the other members of the Rock People race.

"Oh? Your clan leader is very powerful?" Jiang Wen asked again.

"He almost became the twelfth elder of the Sky Tower, but he retired later for some reason. The Rock People were able to occupy this auspicious place thanks to their chieftain."

"It seems your clan leader is also a hero."

“In my heart, the clan leader is a hero,” Yan Ming said sincerely. “As long as the clan leader approves of you, you can settle down in the Rock People clan, and when the Path to Immortality opens, you can go back.”

"Then I accept your kind words," Jiang Wen said, cupping his hands in greeting.

"Let's go to my house first." Yan Ming led Jiang Wen and the other two to his home. His parents were still alive, and he had several younger brothers and sisters.

The house was large, with a room on each side. It was surrounded by a courtyard planted with various wild vegetables and fruits, giving it a farmhouse feel.

When Yan's parents learned that Jiang Wen and his friends were friends brought back by Yan Ming, they warmly welcomed them.

They took out some cured meat from the storage room, cooked it briefly, and then served it to everyone.

Thankfully, they weren't eating stones. Seeing that the Rock People were eating normally, Jiang Wen breathed a slight sigh of relief. He had been worried about what he would do if the Rock People were eating strange things.

Liang Yuan didn't say much along the way, and ate quietly as well. Although both of them possessed cultivation levels sufficient to go without food for decades, how could guests refuse the family head's kindness?
After taking a few bites, Yan's mother noticed the child that Jiang Wen had brought.

Out of curiosity, Jiang Wen inquired and told Yan Mu about the child's origins. Yan Mu listened with tears in her eyes and gave the dragon-man a severe scolding. She then found herbs to apply to the child's wounds and took meticulous care of him.

Jiang Wen was naturally pleased to see this situation, as he was not good at taking care of children.

If Yan Gongli were here, she would probably be in a much better position than him.

After they finished eating, Yanming led them to their lodgings. It was a house located on the left side of the courtyard, and it had been cleaned thoroughly.

Dry grass was laid on the stone bed, and a thin blanket was placed on top of it.

This stone bed is big enough to sleep seven or eight people; Yanming said it was his usual place to stay.

The houses and utensils of the Rock People are very large because they are physically large.

Although it's just a single house, it's comparable to a small villa. However, the house lacks decorations and furniture, making it feel rather empty.

"Brother Jiang, please rest here for now. I will take you to see the clan chief tomorrow," Yan Ming said, handing him a stone tablet.

"This is a stone tablet belonging to our Rock People tribe. Wearing it will allow you to freely enter and exit the capital city."

"If I take this, will it have any impact on your family?" Jiang Wen asked, taking the stone tablet.

"Don't worry, it won't have any impact. This stone tablet is just a token of the Rock People tribe. If it's lost, it can be replaced by the tribe chief. Brother Jiang, you don't need to worry," Yan Ming reassured him.

"Then I'll accept it." Jiang Wen accepted the stone tablet without ceremony; he did indeed need it.

Whether he has this item or not makes no difference to him, but being able to openly roam around Baixi Divine Capital would naturally be the best thing.

After settling Jiang Wen and the other two in, Yan Ming went off to attend to other matters.

Only Jiang Wen, Liang Yuan, and the unconscious child remained in the room.

Jiang Wen waved his hand, and four yellow talismans flew in all directions. After sticking them to the wall, he took out a spirit stone from his storage bag. He pointed at the ground, and a crack appeared in the ground.

Throwing in the spirit stone and a yellow talisman, the formation can be considered to have been initially set up.

"Brother Jiang, are we really going to stay here for ten years?" Liang Yuan asked worriedly.

"Of course not." Jiang Wen shook his head. There were still too many things to resolve outside, and the capital of the Great Qian Dynasty must be in great chaos at the moment.

He wondered if Yu Shiqie had resolved the Four Absolute Formations, and whether the Great Qian Emperor's sacrificial ceremony had succeeded. He also wondered if Li Yunshang, Lü Shiming, and the others had escaped alive, and what other disturbances the Righteous God Path and the Worshiping Gods Society would cause. These thoughts weighed heavily on Jiang Wen's mind, causing him to sigh involuntarily.

He was just an outsider from another world, yet he was more worried than anyone else.

“This blessed land is no accident; it must be related to that celestial palace. Didn’t you want to find out the whereabouts of the celestial palace? Maybe this will be your chance,” Jiang Wenchao said to Liang Yuan.

“This matter is no longer of any importance to me,” Liang Yuan said. “After the Emperor’s Seal and the Purple Star Cauldron were destroyed, I could no longer return to the God Worship Association, and Zunlong will never forgive me.”

“Since you are a top student of Langhuan Academy, why should you be trapped by these evil and heretical sects? If you have nowhere to go, my Taixu Temple can still accommodate you,” Jiang Wen said with a smile.

"Given our relationship, you're willing to trust me?" Liang Yuan asked, puzzled.

"If you are wholeheartedly devoted to goodness, how could Taixu Temple refuse you?"

Jiang Wen looked at Liang Yuan meaningfully and said.

(End of this chapter)