Chapter 889, As Simple as Drinking Water

Translator: Silavin

 

In truth, Yini felt relieved. As long as they were not taking her life, anything could be negotiated.

 

Ci felt the same way. That scene just now had truly scared her half to death. She never wanted to see that damned Shaman Technique again.

 

The people from the other Tribes felt the same. Those representatives had nearly wet themselves with fear.

 

In their hearts, they were all secretly swearing that if time could turn back, they would absolutely not choose to leave the Tribe with those from the Earth Tiger Tribe and Green Vine Tribe. They would definitely stay obediently in the Flame Dragon Tribe, trade properly, then return obediently to their Tribes. Then none of this would have happened.

 

“Yes, yes, if our Tribe can provide it, the Green Vine Tribe is absolutely willing to compensate.” Ji did not want to miss this opportunity either. Otherwise, the next one to die might be him.

 

Su Bai, seeing everyone had taken the bait, smiled and said, “Exactly. This is the attitude of acknowledging your mistakes. I’m not a cruel person. I’m a reasonable person.”

 

[Not a cruel person? You’re joking, right?]

 

Of course, this was everyone’s internal thought. No one dared speak it aloud. They could see that corpse still lying there, motionless.

 

“Shaman, does the Flame Dragon Tribe need dried meat? Our Earth Tiger Tribe can compensate for that.”

 

Yini could only speak up first herself. After all, dried meat could be used to exchange for most things.

 

Dried meat was what they used most often to exchange with the Flame Dragon Tribe, so naturally she thought of it.

 

Moreover, the rainy season would arrive soon. Exchanging with dried meat was most appropriate because it could be stored.

 

“The Green Vine Tribe can also compensate with dried meat, however much is needed.” Ji could only say this to save his life.

 

They looked exactly like people with knives pressed against them, speaking under duress. Everyone was rushing to demonstrate their respective Tribes’ sincerity.

 

“No, I don’t need dried meat. The Flame Dragon Tribe doesn’t lack food.” Su Bai directly refused.

 

Inside the cellars right now were massive quantities of dried meat, vegetables, fruits, wheat and so on were already stored.

 

This was enough for all the Flame Dragon Tribe’s people to pass through the rain season and snow season. So, Su Bai did not want any more dried meat.

 

“The Flame Dragon Tribe doesn’t lack food?” Yini was stunned for a moment. How could such a Large Tribe not need food?

 

She suppressed her curiosity and continued asking, “I don’t know what the Shaman wants from the Earth Tiger Tribe. Our Tribe only has dried meat.”

 

Yan Hua was no longer so frightened. She knew the other party absolutely wasn’t after her life.

 

Fundamentally, they just wanted some benefits. She forced herself to stay calm and negotiate properly with them.

 

“Yes, our Green Vine Tribe also only has dried meat. What does the Shaman want?” Ji asked anxiously.

 

He did not want to die. Hearing Su Bai did not need dried meat, he panicked immediately, terrified of being executed.

 

Yan Hua, watching from the side, really wanted to laugh. She had never known the Shaman was this impressive.

 

He had everyone panicking. Some of these people were older than Su Bai.

 

Moreover, they were Totem Warriors. Now they looked nothing like Totem Warriors at all.

 

“Don’t your Tribes have Shaman Bone Tablets? Or a labour force, these would both be excellent as compensation.” Su Bai’s mouth curved into a beautiful arc.

 

He had already prepared these talking points, from the moment Ye Jiu and the others left the Tribe.

 

Su Bai had been planning how to speak to the Earth Tiger Tribe and Green Vine Tribe people when he met them, with what tone and bargaining chips.

 

Originally things would not have progressed this quickly. He just had not expected a reckless Warrior to pave the way for him.

 

He had already waved his hand, having people drag the corpse out for disposal. Leaving it lying in the living room was truly unsightly. Dirtying the floor was one thing. But frightening Yu Ying was unacceptable.

 

He had people drag that corpse out and hang it at the Tribe’s main gate, to warn people from other Tribes the next day.

 

“The Shaman is truly impressive. I didn’t expect he could negotiate this well.” Sha Lan couldn’t help whispering in Yan Hua’s ear.

 

“I didn’t expect it either. This way, our Tribe will have many people to help us work.” Yan Hua also grinned secretly.

 

“Shaman Bone Tablets? Labour force?” Yini was stunned for a moment before asking, “Shaman, does labour force mean people from our Tribe?”

 

“Correct. I believe such a Tribe as big as yours definitely has many slaves. You can compensate with slaves.” Su Bai said lightly.

 

He wanted this labour force. No matter how well the farming plan was arranged, without the labour force to help implement it, everything would be pointless.

 

Originally, he had been considering where to recruit people into the Tribe. Just relying on Small Tribes seeking refuge because of the rain season would require waiting a while longer.

 

There was a ready lamb for slaughter. Why not fleece them now?

 

“Shaman, we can give slaves to the Flame Dragon Tribe. However, I cannot decide for the Shaman Bone Tablets.” Yini appeared somewhat troubled.

 

The Earth Tiger Tribe still had many slaves. Since they did not want dried meat and only wanted slaves, that was acceptable.

 

“That’s why I’m having you send representatives back to discuss with whoever can make decisions. I’ve stated my requirements. Whether you agree is entirely up to you.” Su Bai deliberately spoke very casually, continuing, “If you’re unwilling, you can also stay in the Flame Dragon Tribe working for ten years. After ten years, you can leave.”

 

“Shaman, how long is ten years?” Ci asked curiously.

 

They did not know the term ‘years’ for counting days. They only knew how much time had passed using the rainy season, snow season and so on.

 

“Ten years means experiencing ten rain seasons, snow seasons and eternal nights in the Flame Dragon Tribe.” Su Bai said softly.

 

“What? Ten snow seasons and eternal nights?” Ji immediately lost his composure. This was truly too long.

 

“Moreover, you definitely cannot continue living in the Restful Night Building. Every day you definitely cannot have such delicious meat to eat. Naturally, your clothing won’t be as comfortable either.” Su Bai waved his hand, continuing, “Every day you must work until dark. One meal a day, just enough to guarantee you won’t starve to death.”

 

“This…” Ji immediately felt troubled.

 

The Green Vine Tribe did have some slaves. However, making Shaman Bone Tablets was extremely difficult. Sometimes it took several years to accumulate some.

 

Now they had to use Shaman Bone Tablets for compensation. The Green Vine Tribe’s Shaman probably wouldn’t agree.

 

Ji immediately worried about his own future. What should he do? Did he really have to spend ten rain seasons in the Flame Dragon Tribe? That was too long.

 

Moreover, after ten rain seasons passed, whether the Green Vine Tribe still existed was another matter. Even if it existed, they might not take him back.

 

No matter how he thought about it, this was an unprofitable exchange compensation.

 

“Shaman, is there really no other compensation plan?” Yini asked pitifully.

 

Indeed, Shaman Bone Tablets were extremely precious items. Of course, this was for the other Tribes.

 

For the Flame Dragon Tribe, Shaman Bone Tablets were as simple as drinking water every day, without any pressure whatsoever.

 

However, other Tribes were different. They could be considered the most important thing besides the Tribe’s Shaman.