Chapter 374: I Won

Yao's Tulou has already lit a blazing bonfire; it is bright as daylight.

After Ma Ji stated his terms, he chuckled, lifted a bowl of wine and downed it in one gulp, then grinned, showing a set of large yellow teeth, looking very coarse.

"Yao, my conditions are all here. I can let you help Ying deal with my pet. But now we can cooperate: I will help you avenge the Rongdi, and you help me obtain Rongdi's land. How about it? You won't really lay down your hatred, will you? Look at those tribe members who died in the mud—they were all killed by Rongdi. You'd really follow Ying's words and not pursue it?"

Those words sounded like sowing discord, and Yao sat on the bench, squinting slightly; no one knew what he was thinking.

Hearing this, several tribe members behind him could barely contain themselves, because they also wanted to avenge their people; they were forced to accept this brief peace and Rongdi's exchange for farmland, yet the seeds of hatred in their hearts had not fully vanished.

So, in their private thoughts they all blamed the Rongdi, still wanting to kill them!

Even though their lives have been getting better, hatred still festers, especially after Ma Ji's provocation, which only fuels it more.

"Yao, what are you still thinking? We can seize this chance to avenge."

"Yes, Yao, what are you thinking? Ma Ji makes sense; although Ying helped us, our hatred cannot be extinguished. Yao, speak up."

The tribe members who had lost relatives kept pressuring Yao to speak; in their view, Yao must agree with them, agreeing to a surprise raid to seize the chance to wipe out the Rongdi tribe.

To avenge the tribe.

Ma Ji, hearing that the tribe also wanted to do this, felt today was the right day; with Yao's help, he could first deal with Rongdi and then with Ying.

Then, not only could he help the Masai avenge, but also swallow Ying's great tribe.

A win‑win.

Ma Ji was daydreaming, but Yao suddenly stood up; his eerie smile left Ma Ji bewildered.

"What are you laughing at? This is a perfect opportunity for us; once their road is completed, if Rongdi later reneges and attacks you, Ying probably won't help you. Think about it: among these three tribes, your wolf clan is the smallest, so it will inevitably be swallowed. You'd better strike first; I'll help you, we'll avenge together, how about it?"

Hehe…

Yao just found it amusing, "Help me? On what grounds do you think I'll listen to you? I've already made a pact with Rongdi; their land is exchanged to me. I can use those lands to let my tribe farm and be fed. Why should I agree to you?"

"Do you really think Rongdi will be so content? They're only compromising. Once their great road is completed, they'll have carriages, making it even easier to attack you. And Ying—he's no good; what has he ever done for you? When he becomes powerful enough, there will be no wolf clan left. Yao, you're smart; consider yourself and your tribe. If you don't act now, your wolf clan will later become part of Ying's tribe. Aren't you afraid?"

Needless to say, Ma Ji was quite persuasive; Yao found these words utterly laughable.

He suddenly threw his head back and laughed, "Haha, Ma Ji, you're very clever to have investigated everything, but…"

"What matter?"

Ma Ji didn't know what Yao was laughing about; could his investigation be wrong? Yao gave him a glance, calling him a fool—unable to clarify anything yet coming to cooperate, truly fanciful.

This time is indeed a good opportunity.

He walked to Ma Ji's side, gave him a glance, then murmured with a smile, "You may not have clarified that our wolf clan doesn't belong to Yao."

Boom!

These words left Ma Ji completely stunned; he exchanged a glance with his subordinates. "What do you mean, Yao? Does the wolf clan have another leader?"

How could he not know? Yao sneered, "Indeed, our wolf clan has another leader—one you could never imagine. The wolf clan doesn't belong to Yao; it belongs to Nan Qinghuan."

Nan Qinghuan… Ma Ji naturally knew that name; she was the female who killed so many Poison Toads for him, and she also sent someone to heal the Rongdi people.

Had it not been for that female, he would have already avenged the Masai.

But how could that be? This place doesn't belong to Yao; it belongs to Nan Qinghuan. Can a female be the wolf clan's leader? "Nan Qinghuan is the wolf clan's leader—how could I not know?"

"Of course you don't know; your tribe is far from here, so many things are unclear to you. But I'll tell you the truth: this place indeed belongs to the wolf clan, and also to Ying's tribe."

Boom!

These words made Ma Ji spring up with a shout, standing up. They tried to flee, but Yao coldly said, "Men, come!"

Quickly, a group of tribe members surrounded them.

Seeing this situation, Ma Ji felt deep regret, wondering how it came to this. He gritted his teeth, "Yao, what are you doing? I came with a Spirit Deer, sincerely to cooperate with you."

"Sincere? I know exactly what you're thinking; you just want to use me to kill Rongdi and avenge your mother tribe. Hmph, you've got the wrong person—today you won't get away."

"If you intend to kill me, don't forget that if my people don't wait for my return, they'll attack the wolf clan first. Yao, think about it—opposing the You Su People brings a Curse."

As expected, the moment the man mentioned the Curse, those tribe members instantly became frightened.

Because the Curse placed by the You Su People is potent; a few days ago it was said Ying's tribe was also cursed, and the Goddess dispelled it, allowing their roads to be repaired. But here there is no Goddess; if he placed a Curse, what then? "Yao, let them go."

Youchao Xuan came forward; she also firmly believed in the Curse, fearing they would be harmed by it. So… when Ma Ji saw them trembling with fear, he was even more smug, "What's the matter, still daring to seize me? Release me, but Yao, you'll regret this later."

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