Chapter 441: Competition Is the Ancient People's Nature

Dashan was very worried; they had discovered the treasure—could it be that people from another tribe wanted to seize it? With that thought, Dashan prepared to go out and take a look.

Youchao Xuan was also very vigilant, but he was considerably more mature and steady than Dashan.

He told them to keep mining coal and said, "Wait, I'll go out and have a look first."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a wail rang from outside, followed by seven or eight towering giants. The leading giant stepped inside and ordered everyone to surround the whole place.

He was extremely tall, and his feet could leave a huge pit wherever they stepped; the sight was beyond terrifying.

"Surround the people and the goods here."

Youchao Xuan and the others saw the scene but did not panic; several men stood by Youchao Xuan and said, "Youchao Xuan, the Giant Tribe has arrived."

Sure enough, the Giant Tribe came to wrest the treasured coal!

Youchao Xuan remained calm, glanced at the leading giant, and asked, "Who are you to dare block us here?"

"Who are you? You call yourself Youchao Xuan, huh? You killed my people; I haven't come to settle the score yet. Men, seize all the people and the treasured coal here; I'll take it back to the tribe."

"Wait."

Youchao Xuan shouted, "This is Ying Tribe's territory; the Giant Tribe cannot act recklessly. Our people are nearby—if you don't want to die, get out, or don't blame me later."

Youchao Xuan had never been so fierce before, but times had changed; he had grown this formidable side. He must protect the treasure and the tribe members.

Otherwise, how could he answer Ying back home? Hearing Youchao Xuan, the giant burst into a hoarse laugh, "Ha ha, Youchao Xuan, it's already too late for you to speak. The Giant Tribe wants everything we desire—come on, take it all."

"Let go, let go."

Soon the giants seized control; Dashan and the giants fought and lost, collapsing to the ground and howling.

"Youchao Xuan, send someone to find Ying quickly."

Dashan's face was covered in fresh blood; Youchao Xuan had also been captured. He looked at Dashan's blood‑stained face with worry and asked, "Dashan, are you alright?"

"They're taking our treasure; go tell Ying, quickly!"

Unfortunately, Youchao Xuan could not get away himself.

Soon the giants seized all the coal here; the giants, unfamiliar with coal, even found it distasteful.

Could this pitch‑black thing be a treasure? He glanced at the captured Ying Tribe members and said, "We've got the goods; let's go back now and cause trouble for Ying again next year."

Seeing the stolen coal, the man was elated; the chief would surely reward him when they returned.

Who knows, they might soon march to attack Ying's tribe!

Just as those words were spoken, the group was about to seize them, when—having just stepped out of the Cave Entrance—Rongdi, Li Xiang and the others, along with the lone wolves, hurried over.

Snow continued to drift down, chilling the heart.

"Stop."

When Youchao Xuan and Dashan saw Rongdi arrive, Dashan felt as if a savior had appeared and shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Rongdi, you're just in time—come rescue us! They're seizing our treasure and trying to take us away."

Dashan kept pleading with Rongdi; Rongdi naturally saw their predicament. He never expected the Giant Tribe to be so bold as to snatch Ying's belongings and even capture their people.

Damn!

"Release Youchao Xuan and the Ying Tribe people."

The leading man was still somewhat fearful of Rongdi, for he was a Beastman; although they had height advantage, they were no match for a Beastman.

When did this Beastman start helping Ying? "Rongdi, why are you in such a hurry? These things aren't yours; I, Ma Li, can give you a share. Don't meddle here, okay?"

"So you're Ma Li?"

Rongdi stood in the swirling snow and saw clearly that the Giant Tribe had sent Ma Li.

Very good!

Ma Li had heard of him; he was a son of the Giant Tribe's Clan Leader, a fierce fighter who leveraged his height, and yet the Giant Tribe remained unsatisfied.

"I am Ma Li. Since you know me, we are friends."

"Who's your friend? I warn you—release Youchao Xuan and the others, and lay down every piece of treasure here, and I'll let you leave; otherwise, I'll eat you."

Hearing that, the giants grew tense. Why did Rongdi insist on opposing them? Ma Li narrowed his eyes, flexed his muscles, and made a fighting stance.

"Rongdi, if you want to fight, I'll kill your men first."

"Fine, if you think you're capable, try it—who will die first, you or them?"

After that, Rongdi waved his hand slightly; instantly, countless Archers appeared, all staring at them.

It seemed that with just one command from Rongdi, they would be doomed!

"Ma Li, what should we do?"

A giant stepped beside Ma Li, looking worried. If they fought now, they wouldn't stand a chance against the Beastmen; so many Beastmen would suffer losses!

Youchao Xuan sneered at the scene, "Ma Li of the Giant Tribe, listen up—you'd better release us and the treasure, or when Ying finds out, you'll be doomed."

"Who's afraid of Ying?"

"If you're not scared, then give it a try?"

Rongdi prepared to act; he wouldn't waste time on idle talk.

Ma Li, though he wanted the people and the items, was also clever; he knew continuing this way wouldn't benefit him. After a moment, he clenched his teeth, stared at Rongdi, then at the pitch‑black coal, and said, "Come on, release all these people."

Hearing that, Dashan was overjoyed, "Giant Tribe, listen up—today we won't let this end; Rongdi, kill them."

Dashan's face was bruised and swollen, so he wanted Rongdi to avenge him by killing those people.

Ma Li, however, was a bit nervous, "Rongdi, I've already let them go, I don't want any of this here, may I now lead my people away?"

Snow swirled; Ma Li stood barefoot in the snow, noticing that Rongdi and his group wore shoes—something he couldn't help envying.

Rongdi and Li Xiang exchanged glances; Li Xiang leaned close to Rongdi and whispered, "We can't let them go; if we do, they'll return."

Li Xiang had now read the Ancient People's temperament; they are all like that—cowardly toward the weak, fearing the strong. Moreover, if they were released now, they would rise again this winter.

Thus, to make them remember the lesson, the only way is to kill them, so the Giant Tribe's leader knows this place is off‑limits.

We can't afford to provoke them further!

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