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Chapter 227 The Saintess Chapter
On this day, as the afterglow of the setting sun dyed the sky orange-red, Xia Li and her companions arrived at a wide-open valley.
Nestled quietly in the valley, a village sits with wisps of smoke rising from its scattered houses, adding a touch of warmth and life to this tranquil place.
The tribe's architecture is unique, constructed entirely of sturdy logs and thick animal hides. The roofs are cone-shaped and decorated with various strange totems, swaying gently in the breeze as if telling ancient stories.
"Looks like we're in luck; we can stay here for the night," Xia Li said with a smile, her eyes full of satisfaction.
When they stepped into the tribe, they immediately attracted the attention of many people.
The people in the tribe wore colorful clothes and exquisite silver ornaments, making a crisp and melodious sound with every step they took.
Their eyes were filled with curiosity and friendliness as they all cast appraising glances at Xia Li and his companions.
"Look how strange their clothes are!"
"Wow, it's been a long time since the tribe has had a new member."
"They're so beautiful! Where did they come from?"
Just then, a middle-aged woman stepped out from the crowd.
She was tall and slender, with a graceful figure, wearing a long dress embroidered with exquisite patterns. The hem of the dress swayed gently as she walked, like a blooming flower.
"Welcome to our tribe, guests from afar," the middle-aged woman said with a smile.
Xia Li quickly stepped forward to express his gratitude: "It's a pleasure to meet you. We were just passing through and would like to ask if we could stay here for the night."
"Of course! We welcome you. Please follow me."
The middle-aged woman readily agreed and warmly led them to an empty room.
Although the room was not large, it was clean and tidy, and the bed was soft and comfortable, making people feel particularly warm and cozy.
"You all rest for a bit, I'll have someone bring you some food in a little while," the middle-aged woman said before turning and leaving.
A short while later, a young woman came in carrying a large plate of food.
The food exuded an enticing aroma, including golden-brown, crispy roasted meat, various fresh fruits, and fragrant flatbreads.
The four of them were already starving, and when they saw the delicious food, they all started eating.
Just as they were enjoying their meal, a sudden commotion broke out outside.
Xia Li and the others quickly put down the food they were holding and rushed out.
The people in the tribe looked panicked and ran off in one direction.
Xia Li stopped a young man and asked him what had happened.
"It's monsters! A group of monsters is heading towards our tribe!" the young man exclaimed in terror.
Xia Li and the others exchanged a glance and drew their weapons without hesitation.
Although they were just passing through, they couldn't just stand by and watch the tribe be attacked by monsters.
"Let's go help!"
Xia Li shouted and charged ahead towards the direction from which the monsters were attacking.
Zhao Jihua said, "Taoyao, this time it's too dangerous. You stay here and wait for us to come back."
After saying that, he and Li Haifei rushed out of the house.
Their figures moved through the crowd like lightning, swift and resolute.
When they reached the edge of the tribe, they saw five enormous magical beasts charging towards the tribe with bared fangs and claws.
These magical beasts were covered in black scales, their eyes flashed red, green venom flowed from their mouths, and they emitted a nauseating stench.
Their roars were deafening, as if they were about to shake the entire tribe to its knees.
The warriors of the tribe took up their weapons and engaged in a fierce battle with the monsters.
However, the monsters were too powerful for the warriors to withstand.
The situation changed immediately after Xia Li and his two companions joined the battle.
Zhao Jihua brandished his longsword, the sword flashing, each strike accurately hitting the vital points of a demonic beast;
Xia Li swung the Purple Thunder God Whip, unleashing streaks of sharp lightning that forced the other demonic beast into a retreat.
Li Haifei nimbly weaved around, her hidden weapons raining down on the monsters, making the third one impossible to defend against.
During the battle, Xia Li suddenly noticed that the middle-aged woman was also in the crowd.
She held a staff in her hand, chanting incantations, and mysterious beams of light shot out from the staff, attacking a magical beast.
Her gaze was firm and focused, as if she had forgotten everything around her.
"I never expected she could use magic!" Xia Li thought to himself in amazement.
The remaining one was fought off by the tribe's warriors.
Just then, the enormous monster that had been fighting the warriors suddenly pounced on the middle-aged woman.
This monster is twice as tall as the others, and its power is also greater.
It opened its gaping maw, revealing sharp fangs, as if it were about to swallow the middle-aged woman whole.
Upon seeing this, Xia Li's heart tightened, and he immediately rushed towards the middle-aged woman.
Zhao Jihua brandished her longsword, trying to block the attacks from her and the demonic beast in front of Xia Li.
However, the monsters were so powerful that Zhao Jihua was forced to retreat repeatedly by their impact.
Just as the monster was about to bite the middle-aged woman, she suddenly raised her staff and shouted.
A dazzling beam of light shot out from the staff and struck the monster's head directly.
The monster let out a miserable cry, swayed a few times, and collapsed to the ground.
It disappeared after a few seconds.
"Amazing!" Xia Li couldn't help but exclaim.
The middle-aged woman smiled and said, "I simply sealed it away."
Next, everyone followed the same method.
Xia Li, Zhao Jihua, and Li Haifei trapped a demonic beast, which was then sealed by a middle-aged woman using magic.
After a fierce battle, all the monsters were finally sealed away.
The people in the tribe cheered and expressed their gratitude to Xia Li and his companions.
The middle-aged woman also came over, a relieved smile on her face.
"Thank you so much for your help. If it weren't for you, our tribe would have been in grave danger this time," the middle-aged woman said gratefully.
"You're welcome. We just did what we were supposed to do," Xia Li said with a smile.
At this moment, an old man walked over. His hair and beard were already white, but his eyes were still bright. He looked at the middle-aged woman and said respectfully, "Holy Maiden, thanks to you this time, our tribe was able to stay safe. We have just investigated and found that someone trespassed into the forbidden area and triggered the seal, which caused the monster to escape."
"Holy Maiden?" Xia Li and the other two were startled when they heard this title.
They never expected that this hospitable, beautiful, and kind middle-aged woman was actually the legendary Holy Maiden Jiuli.
Jiuli seemed to sense their confusion and explained with a smile, "That's right, I am Jiuli. This tribe seals away magical beasts, and my people and I have always protected this place."