To the west of Great Xia, it is a place where many small and medium-sized ethnic groups survive and reproduce.

The climatic conditions here are not bad, so there are more races than in the north. However, there are mountains here, the altitude is on the high side, and the natural conditions are far inferior to the territory of the human race, and it is also not very suitable for living beings.

And because of the topography, the social form here is still mainly tribal.

Among them, the most powerful are the Qiqi and Wuxian tribes that Zhou Yang and others went to trade this time.

At this time, the "smuggling" caravan sent by Qin Zhao was living in the Qiqiu tribe on the plateau.

"Qiqi tribe" is the contemptuous name given to them by the Great Xia people, who also have a human form, but are short in stature, ugly in appearance, and have strange and rugged arms, which is very inconsistent with the aesthetics of the human race.

However, they also have five senses and seven senses, which are essentially indistinguishable from the human race. Qin Zhao once suspected that these guys were the same ancestor as the Great Xia people, but it was only because of the living conditions that they slowly became like this.

The living conditions on the plateau are not good, the air is thin, and the vegetation is withered. The so-called "strongest in the west" is just a general.

But correspondingly, the alien beasts that can survive here are ridiculously strong.

These beasts are usually small in size, but they are vicious and abnormal, and many of them even have the strength level of innate perfection when they are adults.

In particular, some birds of prey are even stronger than the top masters in the human race.

In fact, when the caravan first arrived, these aliens were not without bad intentions, but the five thousand "private troops" that could condense the military spirit gave them a great deterrent.

These Xuanjia troops are all carefully selected, and their cultivation is extremely high. Under the blessing of the Defiant Fate Gu, half of them already had the combat power of the Innate Realm. Not to mention that the combat power is equal, the Qiqi clan has no way to take them easily.

Moreover, this group of caravans did not bring much food with them on this trip, and they were ready to wait until the deal was negotiated before handing over.

Language communication is not too much of an obstacle, after all, unlike the Flame Tapir Clan, these alien races border the territory of Great Xia, and basic communication can still be done.

But even so, trade has been moving very slowly.

This was expected by all.

Even if these tribes live in difficult conditions and lack food and food, the alien beasts are the foundation of their survival and the capital of their lives, how can they be handed over easily.

For this reason, the businessmen who led the team have been very worried.

"These guys can't eat oil and salt, and would rather eat those grass roots and branches than exchange our food. Alas, I really should have gone to the Wuxian tribe, and it was a waste of effort to come here. ”

Several people were sitting in a dome tent at the moment, and He Rong complained a little worriedly.

"Don't worry, maybe there will be a turnaround soon." Zhou Yang seemed calm, took a sip of the water cup, and said leisurely.

"President Zhou already has a way?" He Rong's expression perked up, and he hurriedly asked.

"I don't know if it will work, so let's give it a try."

The other people glanced at each other when they heard this, and they were all happy.

After working together in the local alliance for many years, they still know Zhou Yang well, and they know that she can't talk big.

After relaxing a little, several people began to chat.

"President Zhou, I never thought that you would be the first to stand up and take on His Majesty's task." Duan Fei said with a little emotion.

In fact, he was not very resistant to this trade at that time - merchants seek profit, and for some people, as long as the profit is large enough, life and death can be put out of the way.

However, the people who went to meet Qin Zhao that day were relatively cautious businessmen, and Zhou Yang was even more so.

It can be seen from their livelihood that they don't do anything illegal and undisciplined, and prudence has almost become instinct.

"Yes, why......" Zhou Yang's expression became a little dazed for a while when he heard this, "I probably want to change my way of living......

Many people envy her for living a beautiful life, controlling the huge property as a woman, but she herself only finds it boring.

Everything was not what she wanted, it was just driven by fate.

Zhou Yang's background is not bad, although he is not the kind of wealthy family, and his family also has several acres of fertile land - in that war era, this is already considered a master, otherwise he would not be able to marry into the Zhou family with a mine.

Although this is not what she wants herself. What woman doesn't want to have a happy love.

But it's just too hard. Don't say it's her, even if it's a prince and nobleman, a gentry and a wealthy family, who has the right to choose?

As for her parents, maybe they know this, maybe they don't. Who cares what a girl thinks.

Then she smiled self-deprecatingly, what right did she have to complain about this? In anyone's opinion, this is all luck. Compared to those precarious homeless people, it is really much better.

Zhou Yang and her husband have no feelings, they were selected to marry at the age of fourteen, and they got married at the age of sixteen, and her husband died of a sudden illness two years later.

For the next seven years, she worked hard to keep her deceased husband's family business. Fortunately, her husband's retainers were very loyal, and she herself was smart and grew up quickly.

But life is still very boring, full of intrigue and competing interests, and it seems that the future is already doomed.

It wasn't until that day that the new emperor ascended the throne that Zhou Yang finally saw a little hope. Like a beam of light shining into the bottom of my heart, something begins to take root.

A new era may really be coming......

Just when she was immersed in her past thoughts, suddenly the curtain of the tent was lifted, and a deputy walked in with a happy face, and said in a loud voice: "The Wuxian tribe has called!" ”

"What?!" The other merchants were also happy when they heard this--the Wuxian clan was fighting the Qiqi clan, what does it have to do with them.

The more intense these tribal conflicts are, the easier it is for them to manipulate them.

Then he looked at Zhou Yang with an indifferent face in disbelief, "President Zhou, is this your means?" How?! ”

"Heh, it's not that hard." She eliminated distracting thoughts and said calmly, "Do you know why I came to the Qiqi clan first?" Because the Qiqi clan is too united, it seems that it is not as easy to deal with as the Wuxian clan, but in fact, it is impossible to obtain the maximum benefits. ”

"So......" Duan Fei's expression was abrupt.

"That's right," Zhou Yang nodded to confirm his thoughts, "There are many sacrificial mountains in the Wuxian clan, and bribes can provoke disputes. The best way to divert internal contradictions is to invade, and with the food and grass support I gave them, they will naturally attack the Qiqi tribe. ”

"Wonderful!" Duan Fei stroked his palms and smiled, "In this way, we can sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, and maybe we can exceed the task assigned by His Majesty!" ”

Zhou Yang chuckled silently.

At this time, Qin Zhao, who was in retreat and cultivating, suddenly noticed a slight change in the luck gold list, and hurriedly took out his mind and took a look.

[Obtained the Great Xia Emperor Shang Zhou Yang's sworn allegiance, his luck increased by 180, and his divine soul was enhanced!] ]

[Current Luck: 23330]

[On the list: Zhou Yang (mortal, luck: 225) - the world has been covered with frost and snow several times, and the new sprouts have broken the ground and springed. ]

"Oh? It's really interesting, is this a one-man change of life? ”

Obviously, judging from Zhou Yang's original qualifications and luck, she is not qualified to be on the list.

After all, Zhou Yang in the past, his own luck was no more than 100, and he was not much stronger than the other big businessmen, and he was even worse than Jiang Qing.

When it comes to background, knowledge, opportunities, etc., it is no different from Jiang Qing and others, and it is even a little weaker.

Now that she is lucky, the others have not changed much, and it is definitely caused by some huge change in herself.

After smiling approvingly, he returned to his practice.

Now that Qin Zhao was in the critical period of breaking through the realm, he didn't have much energy left to distract his mind.

......

To the north of Frost State is an endless wasteland and permafrost, and after thousands of miles, there are small scattered tribes, most of which live in snow-covered castles.

Among them, the strongest is the Sanshou clan.

As the name suggests, this race has three heads, each with a single eye on its head, and can observe the surroundings at 360 degrees without blind spots.

At this time, their clansmen all looked at the huge castle in the center with a little awe, and a surging aura was constantly overflowing from it.

"Is Lord Wu going to get out?" A young Sanshou clan asked the elderly Sanshou on the side.

"It's coming, it's coming......," the old man, who seemed to have a high status, said with a light smile.

"When Lord Wu comes out, can we go to the south to eat delicious food?" The kid asked, holding his head up.

Obviously, what came out of his mouth was a slightly innocent word, but his eyes emitted a fierce and cruel light, full of disobedience.

"Of course, of course...... When the time comes, you can choose what you want to eat and drink. ”