That despicable, scheming woman, she actually disguised herself as an elf lady!

Swamp forest, underground lake.

The water in the center of the lake remained clear and unfathomable, while the vines and moss growing on the stone walls emitted a faint glow, reflecting on the rippling water.

A flash of silver light streaked across the sky, and stardust fragments shattered and fell into the air.

Then, the figure hidden within emerged.

"Back here again!"

Liu Huan looked at the long-extinguished campfire and the leftover fish bones on the ground and sighed.

The underground lake is very humid, and staying here for a long time may easily cause cold air to enter the body.

However, Liu Huan was not in a hurry. The first thing he did upon returning here was to activate the Star Core Breathing Technique.

The Force of the World in the air surged into my body like a whale swallowing its prey, perhaps due to an elevated state of mind.

Liu Huan felt that he had made great progress in his fourth bone-forging session.

Moreover, he can now often unleash eleven percent of his original strength.

Not to mention that Liu Huan's understanding of the Northern God School swordsmanship, which he learned at the Adventurers' Guild, has also deepened.

If that deacon of the order were to attack again, he would still be no match for him, but he wouldn't lose so miserably!

After briefly sensing the improvement in his strength due to his mental state, Liu Huan calmed his excited emotions, spotted a cave, and walked into it. Judging from the angle of ascent, going this way should lead him closer to the ground.

Although he was still in the Bone Forging Realm after four Bone Forging sessions, his strength was already comparable to that of an adventurer in the Cleansing Realm.

As Liu Huan continued upwards through the cave, he encountered several cave spiders and a powerful monster.

But they were all just monsters in the Bloodstained Realm and Bone Forging Realm, and were no match for him at all.

He spent some time killing all the monsters, and his account gained nearly a hundred gold coins.

Finally, Liu Huan, with two swords on his back, crawled out from a small hole.

Liu Huan smelled the familiar scent of decaying leaves mixed with damp mud in the air, confirming that he was still in the swamp forest.

Because the underground lake was so incredibly large, he thought he could get out in just a few hours, but it took him nearly two days to emerge.

That's why I'm worried about whether I'm still in the swamp forest!

When he saw the turbulent river not far away, he was overjoyed.

The rushing river flows into the middle of the swamp forest and then flows out again, like a string of white jade pearls worn around the neck of the swamp forest.

Following the rapids deeper into the swamp forest, one can discover the tribes that live there in seclusion.

Liu Huan seemed to be deliberately tempering his mindset, and for the next few days he made steady progress into the depths of the forest.

During the day, they focus on their journey, fighting powerful monsters along the way, honing their skills and mastering rapidly improving abilities.

In the evening, he would casually catch a few starfish in the river, skillfully gut them, skewer them with a sharpened wooden stick, and roast them over a fire.

After grilling, sprinkle on the special seasoning you brought with you. When it's grilled until it smells delicious, take a bite and then enjoy a glass of ice-cold soda from the river.

This moment is simply the greatest enjoyment in life; the meaning of life is nothing more than this!

Without Ophelia, Liu Huan arrived at the Gray Feather Tribe's location in just half a month.

There might be other tribes deeper or in other places, but Liu Huan didn't care much, since the Gray Feather tribe could meet his needs for the time being.

When the Grayfeather Tribe can no longer meet their needs, they can simply seek out a more powerful tribe.

The Gray Feather Tribe lives in seclusion deep within the swamp forest, their dwellings primarily built atop massive, gnarled ancient trees. Most of their houses are lightweight yet sturdy wooden huts.

In the center of the tribe, there is a giant tree whose canopy reaches into the sky, and whose trunk is so large that even a hundred people could not encircle it.

Not far away, there is a small lake formed by an underground river and a rapid river, which is specifically used to provide the tribe with daily water.

Although most of the tribe’s dwellings are built in the trees, there are also many tents made of animal skins on the ground.

The tribe's perimeter was surrounded by sharpened wooden stakes to prevent wild animals from attacking.

At the gate of the tribe, there are two warriors who are responsible for guarding the Grayfeather tribe.

Most of the men in the Gray Feather tribe are shirtless, with only animal skins or grass skirts covering their lower bodies, and they wear headdresses made of feathers from some unknown creature and vines.

These two tribal warriors also had two distinctive dark blue lines on their faces, which were probably related to their status and strength.

Upon seeing this, Liu Huan lowered his hood, revealing a somewhat tired face, and walked over with a huge backpack on his back.

"Hey, isn't that Liu Huan oppa?"

The people of the Gray Feather Tribe will add two words that sound like "Oppa" after the name of their distinguished guests as a sign of respect.

When Liu Huan first heard it, he was secretly pleased with himself.

He felt that although these savages were somewhat rude, their taste was truly top-notch. He was so impressed by his own handsome appearance that he started calling him "Oppa".

After learning the truth, Liu Huan suddenly realized that "Oppa" was actually a transliteration.

If we were to translate the language of this world, "Oppa" would likely mean a guest who has traveled from afar, signifying respect.

He then secretly rejoiced that he was the only one here who knew what "Oppa" meant, otherwise he would have lost face.

"Camilla, Planny, it's your turn to stand guard today!"

Liu Huan put down his backpack, which was full of drums, and gave the two of them a big hug.

This wasn't his first time here; he knew people in the tribe, including these two.

After Camilla released Liu Huan, she smiled and said:

"It's so good you've come! The clan leader has been missing you for so long! Every day he's been gazing out the door, wondering why you haven't arrived yet!"

"Haha, I brought a lot of good stuff this time. Call some people over to help me move it in."

Liu Huan was already quite familiar with these two tribal warriors, and there was no restraint in their conversation.

Pranni waved to a boy in the distance, "Kenny, come help your Liu Huan oppa move things."

After saying that, he said apologetically:

"Sorry, we both have work today. Let's grab a drink again tonight!"

"No problem," Liu Huan replied.

Kenny was a boy who was only thirteen or fourteen years old. He was quite strong, but his youthful face and the fuzz on his lip betrayed his true age.

He lifted the snakeskin bag, slung it over his shoulder, and asked expectantly, "Oppa, what good stuff did you bring this time?"

"There's more stuff this time."

Liu Huan, carrying a large bag in each hand, said, "I'll give you some candy later, but you have to share it with your friends."

"Uh-huh."

A hint of surprise flashed across Kenny's face.

The Gray Feather Tribe is not large, as it has only about a hundred people.

Liu Huan and Kenny arrived at a tree and followed the wooden ladder to the wooden house built in mid-air.

"Oppa, the clan leader is already waiting upstairs!"

A wooden ladder, resembling a winding python, was built on the trunk of a massive tree, stretching down from Liu Huan's feet toward another tree with an even larger canopy.

Two beautiful young women stood in front of the wooden stairs, their faces pretty, wearing soft gauze dresses and colorful flower wreaths on their heads.

The girl with light purple hair on the left spoke softly to Liu Huan.

"Oh, the clan leader already knows I've come?"

"That's right."

The girl on the right with light blue hair smiled at Liu Huan.

Liu Huan put down the supplies he had brought, scratched his head, and said softly:

"In that case, let's go see the clan leader first."

Upon seeing his two older sisters, Kenny, eager to prove himself, immediately patted his chest and declared:

"I'll stay here and help look after Oppa's things."

"Okay, it's up to you now!"

After Liu Huan finished speaking, he was still a little worried and turned back to hand over two candies, carefully instructing him:

"Take good care of these goods for me. This is my payment for now. I'll give you a few more when I come back!"

When Kenny saw it, his eyes lit up. He had seen the chief's grandson show off this candy to everyone, and he had also licked a green candy. It was sweet and delicious.

Immediately, Liu Huan turned around and, led by two maids, arrived at a treehouse with practiced ease.

It's called a treehouse, but it's actually a hollowed-out trunk of a towering ancient tree, with a wooden corridor built around it. The beams and pillars are made of precious hardwood from the swamp forest and inlaid with luminous crystals. The carvings on the doors and windows are intricate and exquisite.

Liu Huan also admired the carpenters of the Gray Feather Tribe; he certainly couldn't have been so meticulous.

This is where the tribal chief and elders hold discussions, and it is also the most luxurious place in the entire Grayfeather Tribe. The floor inside is covered with thick animal skin carpets.

Liu Huan heard the laughter of the Gray Feather Tribe chief before he even entered the door.

"Haha, Liu Huan oppa, you're finally here?"

Liu Huan easily loses his composure when he hears "Oppa," so he says:

"Chief Adeline, we've already made so many deals, you don't need to call me 'Oppa' anymore, just call me by my name!"

"Then I'll just call you by your name!"

Adeline stood up and led Liu Huan to his seat, but when he felt the aura emanating from the other man, his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets, and he exclaimed in astonishment.

"Liu Huan, have you perhaps undergone four rounds of bone forging?!"