Chapter 777, The Clever One

Translator: Silavin

 

She saw Su Bai and felt he was different from the Shamans in her mind. Shouldn’t Shamans all be very solemn? Or perhaps they should look aloof and unapproachable, so why did this Shaman seem so… so approachable?

 

“Why are you so different?” Qin could not help but ask.

 

Originally she hadn’t wanted to ask, but her inner curiosity kept gnawing at her, and if she didn’t clarify things, she might feel uncomfortable forever.

 

“I’m different? How am I different?” Su Bai smiled faintly.

 

He also thought the young girl before him was different, at least compared to all the girls he had seen since Transmigrating here.

 

“You seem very gentle, and your age… you look especially young.” Qin didn’t hide her inner doubts.

 

“Ha ha ha…” Su Bai laughed heartily, continuing, “Of course, I’m definitely different from others. If everyone were the same, that would be quite a problem.”

 

He knew what she meant, nothing more than that his age didn’t match that of a Shaman. Generally, Shamans were quite old, at least one or two times older than his current age.

 

“That’s true.” Qin’s originally bright eyes dimmed again as she continued, “We all survive by deceiving other Tribes to get food.”

 

“How do you deceive them?” Su Bai asked curiously.

 

Since Transmigrating till now, this was the first time he had heard someone say such a thing. However, he found this action quite normal.

 

In any era, there would be swindlers and cheats. Besides, this era had quite a lot of Wanderers. If they were not strong enough or their Tribe didn’t have enough numbers, they could only resort to swindling and cheating.

 

“To prevent other Tribe members from recognizing us as Wanderers, we first have to work on ourselves, which means wearing what we’re wearing now.” Qin spoke especially slowly, continuing, “Secondly, we specifically target people from Large Tribes, as they have more resources.”

 

“What do you do after that? Infiltrate that Tribe? Or pretend to fall in love with powerful people?” Su Bai asked.

 

“Fall in love?” Qin was very confused by this term, then continued, “I don’t know what you mean, but those people are merely looking at our appearances.”

 

The young girl was very clear about the advantages women have. Since there was no way to let the Wanderers continue forming a Tribe…

 

First, they could not let those Tribe members starve to death, so finding food was the most critical point.

 

Qin’s people did not have many Totem Warriors, and they could not have everyone go out hunting.

 

They definitely needed to leave some people behind to protect the others, so they could only rely on this method to deceive people for food.

 

“You’re quite clever, but don’t you think it’s rather disadvantageous?” Su Bai continued asking.

 

“It’s not disadvantageous at all. I didn’t participate in this kind of plan. I’m only responsible for reconnaissance. Someone else will come to implement this plan.”

 

With a hint of pride, she continued, “Besides, that person only moves their lips and talks, they don’t actually suffer any losses themselves. Those people can’t touch them.”

 

After all, it was only a one-time encounter, and there wouldn’t be future contact. The young girl was not foolish; naturally she would not let her Tribe members suffer losses.

 

So, she specifically picked people who were easy to deceive, making sure those people remembered not to let anyone touch them.

 

*Clap clap clap…*

 

Su Bai raised his hand and clapped, praising, “Indeed, like I said, you are a clever person. So, this time you came to our Tribe, you also wanted to continue implementing this little scheme of yours, correct?”

 

He quite admired her intelligence, actually being able to deceive people for food while escaping completely unscathed. This was truly somewhat impressive.

 

“Yes, I had no choice, but before we could begin, you discovered us.” Qin lowered her head.

 

She was now extremely worried about her Tribe members, who must still be waiting for her to return with food.

 

But now, it was too late. Their only food source had been cut off. Those people probably would not be able to hold on much longer.

 

“How many people are in your Wandering Tribe?” Su Bai asked.

 

Qin slowly raised her head, her expression becoming extraordinarily serious as she said, “Just punish me alone, please spare them.”

 

“When did I say I would punish them?” Su Bai’s thick black eyebrows raised slightly.

 

“Aren’t you asking such questions to find them and then deal with them?” Qin asked doubtfully.

 

“Of course not. I wouldn’t do that. I just want to give them work.” Su Bai said each word deliberately.

 

This was labour delivered right to his door, and moreover, they were Wanderers. This opportunity must be seized well.

 

The key point was that such people were relatively easy to control. Just provide some food and a place to live, and these people would become especially devoted to the Flame Dragon Tribe.

 

“Give our people work?” Qin did not quite understand, her delicate face filled with confusion.

 

“That’s right. This way your Tribe members can all have food to eat, and you won’t need to go out and risk yourselves like this.” Su Bai said.

 

“Am I hearing correctly? You mean you want to take in our Tribe members?” Qin’s scarlet eyes widened.

 

They had also looked for other Tribes and wanted to integrate as members of other Tribes.

 

This way they wouldn’t have to wander outside every day, but this was just wishful thinking. Those Tribes were unwilling to take them in.

 

They did not have many Totem Warriors, and those Tribes also made it especially clear that they only accepted Totem Warriors.

 

As for ordinary people, they would not accept them, so those Tribes gave them two choices.

 

That was: the Totem Warriors could stay while ordinary people all had to leave, or they would accept none of them at all.

 

These were their only choices.

 

Qin naturally could not accept this, so she continued wandering with her people.

 

“Of course. Are you unwilling?” Su Bai asked in return.

 

Qin was stunned for quite a while before reacting, continuing to ask, “Do you really want to take in all of us? Or do you only accept Totem Warriors?”

 

This time she had to clarify things properly, she couldn’t be deceived by those Tribes like last time.

 

Previously there had been a Tribe that also said they would take in everyone, but the reality wasn’t like that.

 

“Whether you’re Totem Warriors or ordinary people, as long as you’re willing to work, I’m willing to accept you all.” Su Bai said seriously.

 

At this moment, he was not smiling. It was neutral and solemn, letting her see he was not joking.

 

“We have over 170 people in total. Are you sure you really want to take in all of us?” Qin still didn’t quite dare believe it.

 

“Of course, provided you’re willing to work.” Su Bai emphasized the key point again.

 

*Clang clang clang…*

 

“We’re definitely willing, as long as what you’re saying is true.” Qin nodded repeatedly, the sound of iron chains on her body following along.