Ling Feng's first reaction was, "This is a setup!" Time was the very thing he lacked most right now, so how could he possibly be willing to visit the Snowman Tribe as a guest? Besides, he had no idea what the mysterious intentions of the Snowman Tribe were. If he ventured deep into enemy territory, escaping might not be so easy.
However, upon seeing An Lan's composed appearance, and the group of imposing Snowmen watching him intently, Ling Feng gave a wry smile and said, "Would it make any difference if I said there's no need?"
An Lan smiled radiantly, a beauty that was alarming yet poignant, "In Mount Everest, there has been no one who could refuse an invitation from our Snowman Tribe. Don't you think so?"
Ling Feng shrugged helplessly and said, "Fine, lead the way!"
An Lan gave Ling Feng a profound look, then turned to Anda and said, "Anda, let's go. The Snowman Tribe has distinguished guests today!"
Ling Feng let out a breath. From the current situation, it seemed like the Snowman Tribe didn't harbor much malice towards him.
To accommodate Ling Feng, An Lan did not jump onto Anda's back but walked back with him instead. The Snowman called Anda walked ahead, glaring fiercely at Ling Feng, clearly unwelcoming.
Ling Feng shook his head and followed An Lan. He noticed that the dozen Snowmen surrounding him were not only there to protect him but also to keep him under surveillance.
Ling Feng couldn't help but smile wryly; he had indeed entertained thoughts of slipping away midway through the journey, but it seemed An Lan had anticipated this.
"Miss An Lan, are you also from the Snowman Tribe? Why haven't we heard of the Snowman Tribe before?" Ling Feng decided to probe for information from An Lan, as he knew nothing about the Snowman Tribe.
An Lan looked at Ling Feng with a half-smile and said, "I know what you're thinking, but I can tell you, strictly speaking, I am also part of the Snowman Tribe. Our tribe has always remained hidden unless it was to search for the Ice Jade Spirit Cat, we wouldn't have come out to meet you!"
After a pause, An Lan continued, "I am curious, though. The Ice Jade Spirit Cat is usually very cautious, so why is it so affectionate towards you, an outsider?"
After thinking for a moment, Ling Feng replied seriously, "Maybe it's because of my looks, I am quite handsome?"
Ling Feng intended it as a joke, but to his surprise, An Lan tilted her head and studied his face seriously for a while before nodding, "From an outsider's perspective, you could indeed be considered handsome! However, to us of the Snowman Tribe, you don't qualify at all."
"Because you don't have fur!" An Lan said earnestly. "Among the Snowman Tribe, the longer the male's fur, the more popular he is!"
An Lan pointed to Anda in front and said, "Anda is the most skilled Kung Fu master in the Snowman Tribe and the most popular male as well!"
Upon hearing An Lan's words, Anda proudly made a gurgling sound, then stylishly bent his arm to show off his strong muscles.
The corners of Ling Feng's mouth twitched as he struggled to understand the aesthetics of the Snowman Tribe. But it made sense; in such a cold climate, the thicker one's fur, the greater the chance of survival—a rule that fit the law of natural selection.
Ling Feng then began to ask other subtle questions. Apart from answering a few trivial ones, An Lan remained tight-lipped about the Snowman Tribe, leaving Ling Feng rather deflated.
However, Ling Feng did learn that An Lan's familiarity with the outside world came from her previous experiences descending the mountain to practice cultivation among the Human Clan.
"We've arrived!" After about half an hour of walking through the wind and snow, An Lan pointed to the ice wall ahead and said, "This is the entrance to the Snowman Tribe."
Ling Feng looked around curiously. Apart from the whirling snowstorm, where was this tribe?
Seeing the puzzled look on Ling Feng's face, a slight smile appeared on An Lan's lips, and she clapped her hands, "Guardian's Gate, open!"
As she clapped her hands, the ice wall in front of them suddenly emitted a fierce white light, and Ling Feng couldn't help but close his eyes.
When the white light had faded, Ling Feng opened his eyes again, and what he saw left him stunned!
Before him lay a lush, vast forest. The air was still very cold, but the temperature had risen significantly compared to moments ago! What shocked Ling Feng even more was that this forest was filled with countless supremely powerful auras, some of which even made his own heart tremble with fear!
"This is our Snowman Tribe!" An Lan glanced at Ling Feng and explained, "This is a Small World, created by a predecessor with unparalleled power as an isolated world! It is because of the existence of this Small World that our Snowman Tribe can live in seclusion, cut off from the outside world!"
Ling Feng silently nodded, his understanding of the world being turned upside down by what was before his eyes! Vaguely, Ling Feng could also sense that An Lan's frankness with him was probably not a good sign!
"The Snowman Tribe's biggest secret is laid bare before me, can she really let me leave easily?" Ling Feng thought with a wry smile, not completely assured of his fate.
Having entered the Small World, they continued to move forward. On the way, the Snowmen killed some prey, including a python over ten meters long and a wild boar as big as a small hill. Every creature in this Small World was much more powerful than those outside!
Just the wild boar alone would have required considerable effort for Ling Feng to take down, but to his surprise, those Snowmen, using their physical superiority and teamwork, managed to easily subdue it and drove their Bone Spears deep into the ground to pin it.
Among them, the Snowman named Anda was the most powerful. He withstood the charging boar and overturned it onto the ground, making it easy to kill.
After walking for a while in the Small World, Ling Feng and his companions finally saw a large yet rudimentary tribe in the distance.
"Is this the real Snowman Tribe?" Ling Feng was astonished; around the outskirts of the tribe, countless huge beast pelts were stretched out and dried in the open space, the sight truly shocking.
"We've arrived!" said An Lan. "Anda, go take care of the prey first. I have some matters to discuss with our guest! Oh, and have Anla prepare some delicacies, don't let our guest underestimate us!"
Anda gave Ling Feng a dissatisfied look, then carried off the prey into the tribe.
"Let's go!" An Lan said. "I assume you have many questions on your mind right now. I can provide you with some answers!"
Following An Lan into the tribe, Ling Feng noticed that apart from her, every member of the Snowman Tribe was significantly taller and bulkier, with the shortest being over two meters tall. Ling Feng and An Lan looked as if they had walked into a Giant Nation!
Moreover, the way those Snowmen treated An Lan was incredibly respectful, their eyes shimmering with a congenial glow, which made Ling Feng quite curious.
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