Chi Yang stared, utterly dumbfounded. A tribe they had only heard of in passing before had just entered the fray, shouting the Shopkeeper's name like a holy mantra. They had come to their aid to ensure that they would reach their destination.
Venom Master Xun, for the first time, looked genuinely surprised. Then, a pleasant smile spread across her face.
"Shopkeeper… you magnificent, terrifying man. So these are your new patrons. How quickly can you move when you have yet to open a branch in this region?"
With the Ironbone Clan suddenly locked in a vicious melee, a path to the Blazing Ridge was momentarily opened.
"Now!" Venom Master Xun gave her command as she nodded at Akasha when they passed by each other. "Move! Go!"
Their small column surged forward, spiders crawling past the raging battle.
