Chapter 546: The Importance of Understanding Psychological Warfare Tactics

That "stop" made Nan Qinghuan curl her lips, but she didn't turn around directly—she was gambling!

She was betting that Afang would tell her Duofa's whereabouts with his own mouth.

It wasn't that a single meal would make him spill the beans; it's because people are like that—after tasting something good, being told they'll die, they become reluctant to let go. She heard that Afang was desperate for death, only his companion confessed, but the companion only knew that their leader had arrived, not where the person was.

This Afang must know; he is very loyal to Duofa.

We need to find clues from him.

"Anything else?"

Afang was bound again, still savoring the taste of the recent dishes. Originally he thought life or death didn't matter to him, so he hadn't dared to speak about the leader these days, but now… he had eaten the best food, and being asked to die, he didn't want to die any more.

So… for his own satiety, he chose to betray his leader.

"If I tell you where the leader is, will you spare me and let me keep eating such delicious food forever?"

This remark stunned the men around him; none of them had expected that Afa, who hadn't flinched under such whipping, would now crack because of that delicious meal.

Truly unbelievable!

"Afang, do you know what you're saying?"

"I know what I'm saying. Since they all know the leader's news, we can't hide it any longer; it's better to tell her. Moreover, I don't want to fight. If we lose the war we can't go back. Think of our relatives and brothers."

Hearing Afang's words, the men fell silent at once; indeed, Afang knew where the leader was.

Nan Qinghuan quickly turned and walked to Afang's side, scanning him from head to toe. He was a middle‑aged man, his body covered with lash marks, yet he hadn't uttered a word of confession. Now, for that one meal, he was willing to speak.

Nan Qinghuan knew she had won the gamble!

In ancient times people had never tasted rice; now once they do, they can't let go. All humans have desires, especially the desire for good food.

So… she smiled, "If you can tell me where your leader is, I will treat you well and even invite you to a feast. Rest assured, I have some personal grudges with your leader; we'll settle them ourselves, it won't involve the two of you. You can safely and boldly tell me—where is Duofa hiding?"

As Afang was about to speak, Li Xiang's voice came from outside.

"Junior sister, are you inside?"

Dusk hung low as Duo Luo, belly protruding, led people to an inn outside the Town. She had come with those two people; they were staying outside.

"High Priest, let us go find them; you're pregnant and it's inconvenient."

Duo Luo wanted to help Li Xiang, so she decided to personally capture those two, to see if they were from the Baiqi Tribe. If so, once caught, their Small Town would be very peaceful.

At least there was still room for negotiation.

"Never mind, I'll go with you, bring the gear, let's go."

Duo Luo had once been the High Priest of the Na Shan Tribe; though the tribe no longer exists, her subordinates still respect her, especially Guluang and Xuanfeng.

Now they have also established themselves in the Small Town; Xuanfeng even married a woman and, like the Rongdi, is living his own domestic life.

"Let's go."

Soon, Xuanfeng and the others entered the inn; the innkeeper, a former tribe member, greeted them as soon as she saw them arrive.

"High Priest, what's this about you?"

"A Ya, are there a man and a woman staying here who just returned?"

The woman named A Ya nodded, "Yes, they've gone upstairs. High Priest, what are you doing here?"

A Ya had formerly been a member of the Rongdi Tribe; now she runs an inn in the Town, living a comfortable life. They are no longer tribal members but Common People.

"Are they still upstairs?"

"Yes, they're upstairs. What's up, High Priest, those two people…"

"I suspect they are the culprits who stole Qinghuan's child."

"What? It's them, sorry I didn't know…"

"Alright, I'm not blaming you; we need to capture them, you cooperate."

"Fine, I cooperate. Tell me what to do."

Duo Luo was about to speak when, all of a sudden, a group of people arrived outside and surrounded the place.

In an instant, Xuanfeng shouted, "Bad, we've been tricked!"

Sure enough, Duofa and that woman came down from upstairs slowly. When they saw Duo Luo's men coming to seize him, he sneered, "You call her the former High Priest of the Na Shan Tribe, Duo Luo?"

Duo Luo, Xuanfeng and the others were very alert, their expressions complicated as they looked at the man before them. "Do you know me?"

"Since you're coming to capture me, how can you ask me that?"

Hearing this, Duo Luo instantly understood, "You're Duofa, the leader of the Baiqi Tribe?"

Hearing Duofa's name, A Ya was stunned, "What? Duofa, how could it be him?"

Everyone knows the Baiqi Tribe is powerful; now that their leader has arrived, something bad must be afoot. Are they going to attack the Town? This place is a haven everyone depends on for survival; we don't want war!

Duofa let out a loud shout, and the people outside swarmed in. Suddenly, Duo Luo's group seemed rather thin.

Xuanfeng and Guluang shielded Duo Luo; they were Beastmen who could later fly her out. "High Priest, don't fear, we will protect you."

Duo Luo touched her belly, yet she remained unflustered.

"Duofa, you're so bold to break into the Small Town, you let people buy weapons and even steal Qinghuan's child; you deserve to die."

"I deserve to die, huh? It's you who refused to release my people first. Ying has already left. This place will soon become Duofa's territory. Duo Luo, stop struggling; my men outnumber yours, and after night falls tonight, this place will become a ruin. Do you still refuse to concede?"

What? His words shocked Duo Luo—have they planted explosives here? Damn!

"If you dare, Yao and Youchao Xuan won't let you go."

"They, huh, they still don't know I'm here. I won't kill you yet; I'll let you see how the haven you've built will be destroyed by me."

Duofa is ruthless; he's always coveted this place's wealth, sending people to scout. Now that he's actually here and sees its prosperity, he naturally can't bear to leave.

The food, drink, and shelter here are all what he wants to seize. He intends to dominate this place, kill Ying and the Rongdi, and become the strongest tribe over Jiuzhou!

Xuanfeng, seeing the situation, grew worried. If explosives were planted, what about the Goddess and the others? Wouldn't many die? Guluang tried to leave to find Yao, but discovered he couldn't leave at all; the Baiqi Tribe had dispatched a Bow and arrow squad that would fire at any movement.

What should we do? He took a deep breath and whispered, "High Priest, what do we do?"