With a reputation of 70,000, one leader travels across countless worlds with his adventure team.

Jori led Bai Ze and followed Ned into the council hall. Ned casually pointed to the seat next to him.

"Please sit wherever you like, Bai Ze. A lot has happened today. I imagine you, a traveler across the continent, are more informed about certain things and news than I am, a lord holed up in the northern border."

As Ned spoke, he sat down in the main seat. Sir Jory did not sit down, but stood behind Ned.

Bai Ze casually pulled out a chair and sat down. "Of course, Duke Ned, feel free to ask me anything I know, and I will definitely answer you to your satisfaction!"

Just kidding, if the news of eight seasons of Game of Thrones can't dissuade this old wolf, then Bai Ze will pack his bags and leave Winterfell.

Hearing this, Ned felt a little more at ease. "Alright, a couple of days ago we went out and dealt with an escaped Night's Watchman. Before he died, he told me something unsettling, but I don't quite believe it. I'd like to ask you, Mr. White, about it. Perhaps you can give me a different answer."

As he spoke, Ned stared directly at Bai Ze, wanting to see how I would perform.

"Bai Ze, do you know about the White Walkers?"

Bai Ze looked at Ned and Sir Jori, and said seriously:

"I know, and I even know how they got here."

Bai Ze looked at Ned Stark with amusement, hoping he could hold on after today's events, but then he remembered that the plot had already begun.

Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, was poisoned after discovering the Queen and Jaime Lannister's incestuous relationship. Robert Baratheon, the Boar King, should be heading north to find Ned Stark to become the next Hand of the King in King's Landing.

"Oh! Please tell me in detail, I'm all ears," Ned said seriously, it seemed he might actually get some interesting news today.

"The Others are a mysterious, extremely cold creature from the land of eternal winter in the far north. They are a legendary, mysterious race from the time of the ancient people and the children of the forest."

They wreaked havoc and war across Westeros, a war we call the "Long Night."

So we know why the soldiers on the Wall are called the "Night Watch," and why their oath begins with "Night is coming..."

Seeing Ned and Ser Jori's reactions, Bai Ze continued, "The White Walkers are tall and emaciated, with skin as pale as milk, and eyes that burn coldly like ice, a color deeper and more intense than any human eye."

Their reflective armor changes color as they move, and they are highly skilled swordsmen; their swords are like thin crystals, yet exceptionally cold and incredibly sharp, capable of shattering anything, including the steel swords used by the Night's Watch.

Bai Ze continued, explaining how the White Walkers came to be: "Aegon landed on the continent of Westeros about 1000 years ago. Under the leadership of the 'First King,' the First Men came from the East and settled in Westeros through the still-unbroken Horn of Dorne."

After they settled down, the weirwood trees carved by the children of the forest for the gods frightened them, so the first people cut down and burned the weirwood trees.

This sparked a war between the Children of the Forest and the First Men. Although the Children of the Forest used dark magic to shatter the Arm of Dorne into a chain of islands, preventing more First Men from colonizing across the sea, the First Men grew taller and stronger, and their technology became more advanced.

The Children of the Forest suffered repeated defeats in the war, forcing them to seek new powers to win. The White Walkers were created by the Children of the Forest through sorcery—using dragon glass—when they were forced to violate tradition and capture the First Men to fight against them.

After Bai Ze finished speaking, he sat quietly in his chair, waiting for Ned and the other person to process the news he had told them.

"By the gods above, I never imagined that the White Walkers were actually transformed from the First Men!"

Ned Stark was somewhat taken aback by what I had said tonight. He clenched his fists, wanting to say something more, but didn't know how to begin, and stood there dumbfounded.

Bai Ze then delivered a massive lightning bolt to Ned!

"Moreover, the White Walkers are immortal and can control the corpses of the dead, turning them into more wights. The only way to kill them completely is to burn the corpses with fire."

After Bai Ze finished speaking, Ned suddenly looked up at Bai Ze, clearly finding the news hard to accept.

"If we start a war with the White Walkers, won't their army just keep growing? Where is humanity's chance of winning then?"

For the first time, the Duke of Ned felt that his years of life experience were suddenly insufficient.

Suddenly, Ned remembered what Will, the Night's Watchman who had escaped, had said, and looked up at Bai Ze, saying:

"The Night's Watchman I executed today said he saw the White Walkers! If that's true... then!"

Before he could finish speaking, Duke Ned Stark froze.

“It’s possible that it’s true. Have you ever seen dire wolves south of the Great Wall? Under what circumstances would a dire wolf abandon its territory and flee south with its cubs?”

Bai Ze's affirmative tone made Ned feel a huge weight lift from his shoulders once again.

At this moment, Ser Jori suddenly interjected, "Is there no other way to stop the White Walkers from multiplying except by burning the dead bodies?"

What about those things that have become White Walkers? Is there a way to kill them?

Bai Ze revealed a mysterious smile and said calmly:

Yes! And there are several ways!

"Really?" Ned replied with surprise. Bai Ze pointed to Ned's ice and said...

"The Valyrian steel sword is a very good magical weapon; it can be used to slay White Walkers."

After saying that, Ned was initially excited, but then...

The sheer number of Valyrian steel weapons available was far too small to be used on a large scale to equip the troops, a piece of bad news that made Ned Stark somewhat uneasy.

Jori Caesar then asked:

"Is there any other way?"

“Have you forgotten what I just told you? The first White Walker was created by the Children of the Forest using dragon glass from the First Men. Naturally, weapons made of dragon glass can also be used to fight the White Walkers,” Bai Ze continued to explain.

"But where are we going to find dragon crystals now? Dragons haven't existed for a long time, and nobody knows where these dragon-like creatures still exist."

Ned's somewhat helpless words cast a shadow over both himself and Jori's hearts.

"Isn't it all thanks to me? Have you forgotten the weapon I gave you, Jori?" Bai Ze pretended to be mysterious and didn't say much, just smiled at Sir Jori.

Suddenly, Jori realized what was happening and reached for the Crimson Phoenix Battle Blade at his waist with his right hand!

"That's right. Doesn't Lord Bai Ze have a weapon comparable to a Valyrian steel sword? If we could get more of those, at least we'd have a better chance of dealing with the White Walkers."

Jori looked at Bai Ze with surprise, feeling that things had taken a turn for the better.

Bai Ze nodded slightly and said with a smile, "I can provide some excellent weapons to equip the lords and high-ranking officials in the Northern Territory, but the quantity is limited."

Furthermore, we need to find more dragonglass resources. As far as I know, dragonglass may be hidden in some ancient ruins or mysterious places, such as Dragonstone. We need to explore and find these precious dragonglasses.

Ned said with a determined look in his eyes, "Since there is hope, we cannot give up."

I will send a team to contact Duke Stannis. Dragonstone is his territory, and he should have some information about dragonglass.

"Thank you for telling us everything today. Next, we need to send a message to the Wall and have them investigate the movements of the White Walkers beyond the Wall. If the White Walkers have indeed resurrected, then we'll need to speed up our subsequent actions."

Duke Ned Stark displayed the prowess of a guardian of the North, showing no fear even against the White Walkers.

Bai Ze's assistance reassured Ned, and the news of the White Walkers made him realize how different the world was.

"I can also provide you with a large number of Molotov cocktails. These things can be lit as long as you plug the mouth of the bottle with some tarpaulin. They are extremely sticky and can effectively defend against attacks from the White Walkers!"

Furthermore, there shouldn't be many White Walker leaders converted from the First Men. Ordinary White Walkers are easy to eliminate by smashing their heads or restricting their movement. The real problem is how many First Men White Walkers there are.

Bai Ze gave Duke Ned another surprise; he never expected Bai Ze to have so many good things here.

“Thank you for your help. The North will never forget your support.” Ned Stark’s tone was different this time. Clearly, the aid of weapons and equipment from Bai Ze gave Ned confidence to fight against the White Walkers.

"It's a bit early to talk about these things now. We don't know the location of the White Walkers or the size of their army. I will personally make a trip north of the Wall in a while."

I want to test whether the weapons I provide can deal the same damage to White Walkers as Valyrian steel weapons. That way, I'll have a better understanding of how to help you improve your combat strength.

Moreover, the principalities south of the North have been at peace for a long time, and they don't know anything about the White Walkers. Even if they did, there are few who would believe them.

I will provide a batch of high-quality weapons and armor to Your Excellency, and you can then arrange their distribution to the various families in the North. Let us get things moving first. As for the southern countries, once we have confirmed the news, if we can capture one or two ordinary White Walkers, we'll give them a surprise!

After Bai Ze finished speaking, Ned smiled, stood up, and extended his hand to shake Bai Ze's. Bai Ze also stood up and shook hands with him.

"Alright, it's settled then. I'll arrange for someone to send a message to the Great Wall, instructing them to keep an eye on any developments outside the Great Wall and to report back immediately if anything happens!"

Ned felt a weight lifted from his heart. "Don't worry, it won't be easy for the White Walkers to form an army. We can't tell the public the exact details yet, lest it cause unnecessary trouble. As long as we pay attention, we'll eventually find their trail."

Besides, my tavern has only just opened, and I haven't had enough of my duels yet. Let's take it slow.

Bai Ze made a few jokes, which put Duke Ned and Jori at ease. The group laughed for a while, asked about the time to hand over the equipment, and then Ned asked Jori to take Bai Ze back to the tavern while he went to find Raven and the Scholar to prepare to send a message to the Great Wall.

Bai Ze returned to the tavern, and Bai Meng quickly went to the door to greet him.

"Master, you're back! How was the banquet?"

Bai Meng's smiling face made Bai Ze instantly forget all those things. Nothing makes him happier than coaxing the girl at home.