Beast Taming: Bloodline Golden Hand-Chapter 671 - 442: The Legendary Land of the Ancestor Dragon (Part 3)

He cupped his hands towards Lin Chen and introduced himself:

"Brother, we are resident treasure hunters on this island. My name is Shi Zuo, and these are my companions."

"Earlier, I saw this pretty little fox moving alone in the forest. I thought it was an ownerless Spirit Beast and wanted to take a closer look. I didn’t expect to cause a misunderstanding and disturb you all. I truly apologize."

The other party showed a very humble attitude and a sincere tone, which slightly relaxed the tension in Lin Chen’s nerves. He cupped his hands in return:

"I am Chen Lin, and this is my sworn elder brother, Lee Zhen."

Lin Chen and Lee Zhen were already somewhat famous, and they hid their real names to avoid unnecessary trouble.

The others quickly introduced themselves as well. Seeing the misunderstanding resolved, Shi Zuo laughed heartily and sized up Lin Chen and Lee Zhen:

"You two look unfamiliar. Have you just arrived on the island? Are you also here for the Dragon Palace?"

Lin Chen shook his head and said frankly, "We didn’t come for treasure hunting. We urgently need a medicinal herb called ’Profound Ice Dragon Saliva Grass’ to heal a Spirit Beast."

Lin Chen actually hoped to enlist the help of these treasure hunters to see if they could find the Profound Ice Dragon Saliva Grass, or even buy it at a high price if necessary.

"Profound Ice Dragon Saliva Grass?" Shi Zuo rubbed his chin, appearing contemplative. "I think I have some impression of it. It’s indeed quite rare. Have you found it yet?"

"Not yet, we’ve been searching for three days," Lee Zhen sighed.

Shi Zuo exchanged glances with his companions and then enthusiastically said:

"This island is too vast. Searching for it with just the two of you is like finding a needle in a haystack."

"Since fate has brought us together, why not follow us back to camp for a rest since it’s getting late?"

"We’ve been on this island for a long time and are more familiar with the terrain. We can help you search tomorrow."

Lin Chen initially felt it was too much of a bother to ask them for help and wanted to politely decline.

But Shi Zuo seemed to see through his concerns and waved his hand, saying, "Brother Lin, don’t be so modest! We’ve been cooped up on this island for years, besides digging for clues, we’re usually bored."

"Helping you search for herbs is just a way to stretch our muscles. We might even discover some new clues; it’s no trouble at all!"

Seeing the sincerity in their words and considering they were indeed more familiar with the island, Lin Chen contemplated briefly before nodding in agreement: "Then thank you very much, Brother Shi Zuo and everyone!"

Following Shi Zuo and the four of them through a very concealed barrier, the scene before them left Lin Chen and Lee Zhen astonished.

In the heart of Dragon Ridge Island, there was actually a sizable encampment!

This wasn’t a makeshift tent area, but a settlement comprising dozens of structures made from thick logs and heavy stones, almost like a secluded small village.

"This..." Lee Zhen was dumbstruck.

Shi Zuo proudly introduced, "Don’t be surprised. For the sake of finding the Dragon Palace, some people have stayed here for several years, even a decade. This is like our home on the island."

That night, Shi Zuo warmly entertained Lin Chen and Lee Zhen. Although Lin Chen and Lee Zhen were curious about their dragon-seeking progress, it wasn’t convenient to ask too many questions.

Early the next morning, with the help of Shi Zuo and his companions, the added manpower gave them strength, and they headed towards the deeper northern region of the mountains.

With guides familiar with the paths, the search efficiency indeed significantly increased.

However, after a day of searching, they still found nothing.

At sunset, Lin Chen and the others headed back to the camp. But as they were returning, Lin Chen watched the setting sun and fell into deep thought.

"What, feeling sentimental?" Lee Zhen teased.

Lin Chen, however, furrowed his brows and softly asked:

"President, don’t you think today’s sunset location is different from yesterday?"