Refining the Mountains and Rivers

Zhou Dafu planned to use the Golden Crow Tribe to kill General Jinwu and pull him out of his misery.

However, he never expected that their representative would be that guy.

As mentioned previously, the genes of barbarians and humans were not very compatible. However, there would still be some exceptions. Some were curious, lustful, and wanted to try new things.

The handsome man with the fiery hair was someone born out of such a scenario.

Although humans and barbarians looked similar, the possibility of bearing a child between the two different species was very low.

The man's birth was an outcome that resulted from this minute probability. It was rumored that the reason why he was allowed to live in this world was because his blood father wanted to see how a mix between a human and a barbarian would look.

On the day of his birth, his mother passed away after a hard labor. He was cut out of her womb and delivered to his father while still soaked in blood.

"I see, that's how it would look like."

Fully drunk, the barbarian man waved his arm dismissively and this decided the fate of the baby. After the man got a look at the baby, there was no need for him to remain. Although his actions felt absurd, he was a barbarian with a supreme bloodline and he would not let his bloodline become tainted.

Many rumors and stories were spread around as to the fate of the baby after that. No one knew what exactly happened.

However, twenty years after the baby was abandoned, a young man with a curtain of fiery red hair returned to the tribe.

He killed his birth father and was acknowledged by the golden crow totem as an elder of the tribe.

This man did not have a name and hence he called himself Golden Crow. Naturally, the rest of the tribe did not acknowledge this.

However, these men from the tribe were slowly killed, and from then on, no one dared to oppose him.

Golden Crow of the Golden Crow Tribe was known as a cold-blooded man who was vicious and violent.

The number of barbarians killed by his hands was uncountable.

This also made him more hateful of his other half - human blood!

Once, a bloodbath occurred between the smugglers and the Golden Crow Tribe during a dealing. Golden Crow was banned from participating in the dealings from then on.

However, he was here today!

Small beads of sweat dotted Zhou Dafu's forehead and he grew pale. He wanted General Jinwu to be killed in barbarian territory. However, he did not want to lose his own life as well.

Golden Crow walked forward. 'Piak', a stone below his foot was smashed into pieces.

The two flaming beasts that were pulling the carriage lay down on the ground and the rest of the Golden Crow Tribe warriors also kneeled down.

There was dead silence in the air.

The air had the smell of fear.

Yet, Golden Crow's face was calm and he sighed deeply. A blissful look crossed his handsome face and he murmured, "What a thick wine smell…"

Compared to his looks, his voice was rough and it sounded like a piece of iron was being rubbed against a stone.

He turned around and looked in the direction where the wine smell was coming from, instantly noticing the two large trees and well-constructed treehouse.

His eyes flashed and Golden Crow smiled, "My Golden Crow Tribe wants this wine."

There was a downpour of sweat on Zhou Dafu's face and it blurred his vision. He felt his knees go weak and he barely managed to hold himself upright and not fall to the ground.

His adam's apple bobbed up and down a few times and he wanted to speak but no sound came out. His pupils were quivering in fear and he turned to look at Qin Yu.

Golden Crow followed his movement. He muttered, "It seems that the rumors are true. You changed your management - this must be General Jinwu." He clapped his hands and smiled warmly, "Our names are quite similar; how about you sell the wine to us at half price?"

After Qin Yu planted the Soul Seed in the World's Spirit Embryo, his senses became much sharper. He could even see the person hidden in Rourou, and Golden Crow was no match for him at all.

In front of Qin Yu was a fiery hot flame that was burning with a mad and destructive aura.

Qin Yu remained calm internally but he was mildly disturbed - Golden Crow was indeed a relatively powerful barbarian. However, he must be seeking his own death by desiring Rourou from the start.

As the new Barbarian King, although he had not officially been coronated and recognized, he did not want another barbarian to be killed so easily.

At least, Qin Yu should give him a chance.

"The wine is not for sale."

One sentence made with six words.

The rejection was outright.

Zhou Dafu shivered and his eyes bulged wide open. He broke into cold sweat that drenched his coat instantly. As he stared at Qin Yu, his lips were shaking and he wanted to scold Qin Yu for being stupid and dragging them to their deaths too.

Yet, Zhou Dafu was already scared speechless before. What could he do now?

Qin Yu glanced at Zhou Dafu who shrunk nervously. This man was a highly respected individual, he was really embarrassing.

If only Qin Yu knew how tense the rest of the smugglers who had lived a violent life were right now, he would realize how notorious Golden Crow was.

Nonetheless, that was simply that.

Qin Yu continued to remain calm.

He was not being arrogant. Despite the fact that these men were from the Golden Crow Tribe, Rourou could crush them by herself.

Taking a step back, Qin Yu was the new Barbarian King. If it wasn't for his affiliations with the human cultivators and the subsequent investigation, Qin Yu would have already revealed his identity.

This would be enough to force the arrogant Golden Crow Tribe to kneel before him.

Trying to be arrogant towards him? He was not qualified enough!

Golden Crow narrowed his eyes. A mutant of a human and a barbarian was ungodly good-looking, and he was handsome even as he frowned.

He glared at Qin Yu and challenged, "Do you want to die?"

The kneeling Golden Crow Tribe warriors raised their heads.

All their eyes looked like balls of flames and the air suddenly grew scorching hot.

It felt like they were going to erupt in the next moment, surrounding Qin Yu and burning him to ashes.

Qin Yu calmly said, "I want to ask the same question to you."

He stepped forward and his eyes were as sharp as knives as he threatened, "Do you want to die?"

Golden Crow's expression did not change. A few moments later, he suddenly burst out laughing, "Interesting, this is really interesting. It has been so long since someone dared to be arrogant towards me."

He was laughing but clenching his fists under his robe.

Golden Crow did not understand why the ordinary-looking General Jinwu would make him feel pressured.

It felt like a large, invisible boulder was pressed on his chest, making it hard for him to breathe.

This was especially true when Qin Yu said the word 'die'. Golden Crow felt a bit of fear.

Somehow, it felt like Qin Yu could kill him easily as long as he wanted to! This was precisely why Golden Crow burst into laughter. He wanted to control the surging violence in his heart.

Golden Crow had killed many men in the past few years. If he was really a stupid devil, he would have dug his own grave.

On the contrary, beneath his violent and merciless attitude, Golden Crow was a calm and smart person.

"General Jinwu, you are really someone I like. Let's begin the dealings."

Golden Crow chuckled in a deep voice to himself and he waved his hand.

Behind him, one of the warriors of the Golden Crow Tribe stepped forward.

Qin Yu's gaze fell on Zhou Dafu. Zhou Dafu was briefly stunned before he came to his senses a few moments later and bowed. As he made arrangements for the dealing between both parties, Zhou Dafu would steal glances at Qin Yu.

Zhou Dafu knew Golden Crow's reputation well. However, his fear towards barbarians did not stop at Golden Crow.

He was one of the lucky survivors of the bloodbath by the Golden Crow Tribe at the past exchange.

Zhou Dafu personally witnessed many of his companions die a miserable death. There was also a long, terrifying scar across his back.

That cut was so deep, it almost sliced him in half. Zhou Dafu was very lucky to have survived.

Although the bloodbath back then was the opportunity that allowed Zhou Dafu to become the manager of the smugglers, it was very hard for him to be comfortable with having Golden Crow as his VIP customer. His heart was constantly plagued by fear, and that fear also spurred him to have a greater understanding of Golden Crow.

Naturally, Zhou Dafu sensed that Golden Crow was acting out of sorts today. After being threatened by General Jinwu, he was unexpectedly calm.

Zhou Dafu did not know the truth, but his intuition told him that this had something to do with General Jinwu.

The roots of the Golden Crow Tribe ran deep in the Barbarian Clan and it was one of the strongest partners of the Imperial Clan smugglers.

A long time was spent conducting the dealings between both parties.

When the final exchange was completed, Zhou Dafu did not hesitate before he rushed to report to Qin Yu.

"General, the dealings are completed!"

He did not know the reason why Golden Crow did not erupt this time, but the fear in his bones haunted him and he did not want to think about manipulating the Golden Crow Tribe to kill Qin Yu.

His sole focus was on sending him away!

Qin Yu nodded before he stared in a bored manner, "Farewell."

Suddenly, Golden Crow said, "Hold on."

Zhou Dafu's heart jumped and he instantly thought of trouble.

As he expected, Golden Crow said, "My brave warriors want to spar with the human cultivators. This is a long-held tradition. General Jinwu, you won't reject it right?"

Tradition? Forget it. Living was so hard, can't you cherish it? Qin Yu was just about to turn him down when he suddenly frowned. He nodded, "Alright."

"Good."

Golden Crow burst with all smiles. His voice boomed like a drum and it was sharp and extremely unpleasant to hear, "This place is not suitable. Let's head there. Although the wine is not for sale, smelling it is pretty good too."

Qin Yu glanced at him before standing up, "Let's go."

He stepped forward and headed off.

Golden Crow stared at him with a surprised look.

Somehow, Qin Yu's gaze at him made him shiver.

A few people surrounded Zhou Dafu and they asked with worry, "My lord, what shall we do?"

The Golden Crow Tribe was strong and the tribe's warriors were born with the natural ability to control fire that was as hot as the sun. They were very tough opponents.

Furthermore, the violent Golden Crow was present. If they won, they would embarrass the Golden Crow Tribe. Who could guarantee that Golden Crow won't flip with anger on the spot?

Sighing deeply, Zhou Dafu gritted his teeth and instructed, "We will do as per normal!"

Back then, Zhou Dafu mentioned the challenge by the barbarians to Qin Yu.

He ought to have told Qin Yu that they would have to bear grievances if they came.