The Most Powerful Bodyguard

"Wushuang!"

Yang Yan shouted, then smiled and said:

"Don't be rude."

The elder showed a bitter smile, then shook his head helplessly:

"First, it's not easy to train a master."

"Second, even if we succeed, the blessing from ordinary tribe members and elders during rituals isn't enough to make him invincible and protect the entire tribe."

"Third, if the clan leader and elders jointly perform ceremonial blessings, it's actually a forbidden technique, with the cost being 300 years of life for each of us!"

"Although it can be effective for half a year and save the whole tribe at critical times, it won't be used lightly."

"You need to understand that the most important core of the Dusk Race is the figures above elder level."

"Ordinary tribe members, unless there are tens of thousands, cannot even compare to half an elder!"

Yang Yan was silent for a moment before speaking:

"How long do you all live?"

"The clan leader has lived for over five thousand years, and we, the youngest, are about two thousand years old and can live for around six thousand years."

"As for ordinary tribe members, they live on average five to six hundred years. Some special cases can live over a thousand years."

The lifespan gap of nearly a tenth indeed demonstrates a vast difference!

"Have all the Dusk Race members been captured by the people from Manhattan? How many are there?"

Yang Yan pressed on.

"Including me, there are nine great elders and the clan leader. I can sense they are well and alive."

This guy really doesn't care about the life and death of ordinary tribe members.

Yang Yan felt slightly helpless.

However, that wasn't his main concern.

"What about the ordinary tribe members?"

He asked again.

"Over ten thousand ordinary tribe members are now in their hands."

The elder said.

"You've been developing for so long, and only have over ten thousand people?"

Ao Tian curiously interjected.

This guy even unabashedly glanced at the elder's pants, then looked as if he had an epiphany.

He muttered quietly:

"It must be you old men monopolizing women due to your status. You're all old, yet still enforcing family planning…"

The elder glared at Ao Tian dissatisfiedly and said through gritted teeth:

"Our Dusk Race is completely different from humans!"

Yang Yan felt a headache.

These two seem to have "common ground" despite being at odds.

"I can help you rescue the Dusk Race."

Yang Yan suddenly said.

At this moment, the elder dropped the competition with Ao Tian and instantly looked at Yang Yan, and said resolutely:

"The old clan leader said there are definitely people among humans who remember this battle. They will hear of our plight and surely assist the Dusk Race. For example... him!"

The elder looked at Ao Tian again.

The latter smiled awkwardly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

"I can save you, but I can't guarantee how many I can rescue."

"Furthermore, to prevent you from being captured again, I require you to settle directly at the location I specify and accept protection from our people."

Yang Yan's tone left no room for negotiation.

The elder hesitated, then frowned and said:

"This needs to be asked of our old clan leader, I..."

Yang Yan waved a big hand and immediately decided:

"No need to ask, it's decided!"

The elder initially wanted to say something, but the strong words blocked him.

He wasn't a charitable ambassador.

Helping others without gaining any benefit would be unreasonable.

Yang Yan claimed to protect their safety, but deep down he had his own calculations.

However, noticing Ao Tian's expectant gaze, Yang Yan realized he might have to share some of the benefits.

Ice Emperor Ao Tian likes to act alone, but he was never isolated.

In fact, Ao Tian's followers are numerous, by quantity alone, they won't be fewer than his.

Overall, once the Dusk Race members come under his command, given that he saved their tribe, it's unlikely they'd refuse any requests for help now and then, right?

Moreover, once they're on his turf, future matters are bound to be under his control.

As for the clan leader and others of the Dusk Race, they could be honorary titles.

While Yang Yan made calculations, the elder appeared helpless.

After hesitating for a long time, he finally couldn't resist cautiously suggesting:

"How about rescuing the clan leader and elders first?"

Yang Yan chuckled softly and consoled:

"Don't worry, we're already starting, you're just the first."

He wasn't afraid of the elder backing out.

He was even less worried that other elders and the clan leader might refuse when they're rescued.

If it came to that, he has ways to make them agree.

After speaking, he took out a blood ball and tossed it to Ao Tian:

"Ao Tian, you go your way, hold onto this, and whenever you sense the same aura, contact me immediately."

"Be sure not to act alone, wait until we've regrouped to proceed."

Ao Tian weighed the blood ball in his hand and nodded to signify agreement.

When Yang Yan took out the blood ball, the elder seemed to see something incredible, his murky old eyes widened noticeably.

Yang Yan saw his reaction but didn't plan to explain, acting as if he hadn't noticed.

"Longsword, Ruyan, take this, move together, and when you sense the aura, likewise don't act rashly, contact me, alright?"

Though Fu Changjian and Gongsun Ruyan are skilled, they still fall short compared to me and Ao Tian.

Yang Yan feared mishaps, so he assigned them to act together for mutual support.

Fu Changjian and Gongsun Ruyan stood and accepted the scarlet blood ball Yang Yan handed over.

Zhuge Wushuang's eyes shone with curiosity as she looked at Yang Yan.

Yang Yan sent Ruyan and Longsword, yet left her behind.

Yang Yan finally glanced at the elder and found him mesmerized by the blood ball Ao Tian held, so he smiled and asked:

"You can sense the aura of those elders and your clan leader, right?"

The elder upon hearing the words clan leader and elders, looked up immediately and nodded vigorously:

"Yes! Of course, I can!"

Yang Yan smiled:

"That's good, you'll go with me!"

Gongsun Ruyan and Fu Changjian had already left, but the elder suddenly stopped Ao Tian who was about to leave.

Ao Tian raised his eyebrows, looking quite displeased:

"Old man, what's gotten into you now?"

The elder pointed at the blood ball in his hand and said solemnly:

"This is a demonic item."

"Demonic item?"

Ao Tian's expression changed.

Even though he often considers himself invincible, he still has some self-awareness.

During the Human Demon War, even the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors suffered losses, showing how daunting and terrifying the Demon Race is.

Their items absolutely cannot be taken lightly.

Otherwise, you might fall into a trap and regret it deeply.