Chapter 500: The Big Stone Tribe's Challenge

Yuan Lang and Teng Qian were naturally handsome, and the beastman warriors, well-fed, had tight muscles and sturdy builds, unlike the dirty, scrawny males often spoken of nowadays.

Their clothes are better than those worn by the emissaries of the super tribes across the river; isn't this kind of clothing reserved only for the shamans and chieftains of super tribes?

Although the style is somewhat different, not...

It should be said that their clothes look much better than those of the super tribe emissaries.

Seeing the three people walk out, everyone didn't know how to describe them, but the earlier giddy mood of watching the show had mostly faded, and for some reason they felt this tribe was not to be provoked.

How could this be some small tribe? They're clearly people from a super tribe.

Yeah, we've been deceived.

Not only did the surrounding people feel deceived, but even the big-bearded half-beast warrior who had just been helped up by his tribesmen cast a fierce glare at the tribe spreading the rumors.

The half-beast warrior, who just moments ago had a face full of fierce flesh, gestured for his tribesmen to support him as he walked toward the three, his face losing all ferocity and instead breaking into a hearty smile.

I am the chieftain of the Big Mountain Tribe, a subordinate of the Maji Tribe; may I ask which tribe you three belong to?

Seeing the big-bearded half-beast warrior's appearance, all the tribespeople gathered to watch the spectacle were greatly surprised.

"Snow Moon Tribe, does the Big Mountain chieftain throwing punches right away mean he's dissatisfied with us?"

Teng Qian stepped forward and spoke in an icy tone.

The Big Mountain chieftain gave a hehe laugh, scratched his messy, chicken‑nest‑like hair, and said: "This cave has always been where our Big Mountain Tribe lived; seeing another tribe move in, I wanted to come challenge them, haha."

"Oh? A challenge?"

He raised his eyebrows, stepped forward a few paces, pointed his hand at the Big Mountain chieftain's head, and said: "Come on!"

Big Mountain chieftain: "..."

"Come? Come for what? Am I the type who has no idea what's going on?"

His hazy head swayed as he said: "No more fighting; after being kicked that far just now, what's there to fight? From now on this cave will be the Snow Moon Tribe's residence."

He turned, scanned the surroundings, and said: "If anyone is dissatisfied with the Snow Moon Tribe living in this cave, they can directly come challenge my Big Mountain Tribe."

The tribespeople around twitched at the corners of their mouths, impressed by the big‑bearded one's skill at laying on thick flattery.

Although the Big Mountain chieftain naturally noticed the strange looks around him, he didn't care at all.

Because he is strong and very perceptive, the Maji Tribe chieftain still values him highly, bringing him along for any important matters.

For example, whenever the Maji chieftain meets with the emissaries of the super tribes across the river, he always brings him along.

He had seen the emissaries of the super tribes several times, and even multiple times had seen the legendary shamans, but the fabrics they wore were nowhere near as good as those of these three; indeed, the difference was huge.

Wu Yue secretly raised an eyebrow; this Big Stone Tribe chieftain really is an interesting person.

"Since the challenge is over, the Big Stone chieftain wouldn't mind coming in to sit a while."

A clear‑voiced female sounded beside them, as if a gentle breeze brushed past, leaving everyone with a feeling of coolness.

The Big Stone chieftain followed the sound and his eyes lit up; the young female before him was truly beautiful.

"You don't want your eyes anymore?"

Perhaps because everyone's gazes were too scorching, Yuan Lang, with his long legs, stepped forward to block Wu Yue, his handsome face darkening.

The strong beastman warrior with snow‑white hair emanated a pressure that made everyone tremble.

"Let's go, we'll talk inside the cave."

Wu Yue took Yuan Lang's arm and turned toward the cave, while Teng Qian greeted the Big Stone chieftain to follow behind.

After returning to the cave, seeing the beautiful young female promptly sit down—and right in the middle of the cave—the Big Stone chieftain was still shocked.

He swallowed, poked Teng Qian's arm beside him, and asked: "Is that female yours?"

Teng Qian looked up at the Yue seated on the stone and said: "That's the shaman."

"Shaman... shaman!!!"

The Big Stone chieftain's heart was no longer just a mere "meow"; it was a string of forest curses he didn't even know.

The doomed Big Water Tribe—although their two tribes don't get along—deliberately concealed such important information, clearly just wanting to watch him suffer misfortune.

He furtively rubbed his fingers together; damn the Big Stone Tribe—when he gets back he'll really give them a good cleaning‑up.

But then his heart leapt with joy again; looking at the shaman's attitude just now, it seemed she didn't dislike him because of the challenge.

He hehe‑laughed, stepped forward, and conscientiously sat on the lowest stone stool.

"Honorable shaman, are you out traveling?"

Wu Yue raised an eyebrow: "Yes, it's just that the beastman warrior beside me is about to advance to Gold Rank Warrior, so I've set up a small tribe."

As for why one would establish a small tribe, the Big Stone chieftain naturally understood.

He let out a breath, thinking: as long as they're not here to seize territory, it's fine.

The beastman warriors of the Maji Tribe and the East Mulberry Tribe are all quite young, still some distance from becoming Gold Rank Warriors, so the quota isn't important to them.

But the four tribes in this forest must stay balanced; none can become too strong.

Big Stone's mind stirred: if the Snow Moon Tribe truly had no intention of developing its strength, then letting them take the competitive quota would be ideal.

Once this idea arose, it couldn't be dispelled no matter what.

After discussing some gatherings and the affairs of the forest tribes, the Big Stone chieftain then left.

"So the Maji Tribe is just another big tribe besides the East Mulberry Tribe that doesn't need a quota, right?!"

Yuan Lang nodded: "That's them; when we last stole herbs, Bulun mentioned them."

"We've never met the East Mulberry Tribe chieftain, but that Yingfei—his thoughts are too many!"

As for that Yingfei, Wu Yue quite dislikes him.

Teng Qian beside him also nodded: "They want to learn our method of using corn fruit as food, stealing our fruit and tailing the gathering squad to scout—really thinking we don't know."

"I and my little brother had long noticed this guy's sneaky movements; after following him a few times we knew his little schemes, yet he himself still thought he hid them well."

At this moment, the tribes outside the cave were all discussing the mysterious Snow Moon Tribe, while the Big Water Tribe that had previously spread rumors about the Snow Moon Tribe had been isolated by all the tribes.

"Chieftain, the people of the Big Stone Tribe are going too far; once the Forest Tribe arrives, we'll definitely have to fight back."

In the small cave at the cliff's edge, the Great Water Tribe members sat dirty‑faced, cursing.

Just now the Great Stone Chief led his people and beat the Great Water Tribe members severely, leaving them seething with anger.

The Great Water Chief, his eyes gloomy and triangular, glared at the two Half‑Beast warriors in the corner: 'I sent you out to gather news—is this how you did it?'

The two Half‑Beast warriors huddled in the corner, heads bowed, unable to speak.

'Chief, when we went to gather news, the Eagle Fei of the East Mulberry Tribe deliberately told us the Snow Moon Tribe had no major tribe backing them—like... like...'

The young Half‑Beast warrior's face scrunched, unable to put his thoughts into words, his cheeks flushed red.

The older Half‑Beast warrior beside him said, 'Eagle Fei and the Snow Moon Tribe are on bad terms; saying that seems meant to make us spread the news.'

The Great Water Chief's face darkened: 'East Mulberry Tribe… Eagle Fei!'

They then bore a grudge against the East Mulberry Tribe and Eagle Fei.

Before the major tribes arrived, the gathering days were dull—especially after Teng Qian kicked the Great Mountain Chief flying, the Snow Moon Tribe was deemed one not to provoke.

'Oh my goodness, dog host, what great joy! You've fully recovered—want to buy a few spicy sticks to celebrate?'

The short‑and‑stout Tongzi bounced on the system panel, celebrating his host's restored strength and applying for a spicy‑stick perk.

'The ice pop's heat hasn't even faded, and you're already obsessed with spicy sticks—on your measly salary, isn't that a bit too extravagant?'

'Dog host, I only have this little bit of system affection, and you're trying to take it all—do you have any affection left for your coworkers?'

Wu Yue chuckled: 'You'll have to feel it yourself.'

'Yue!'

As they bickered, Yuan Lang's voice came from outside the cave: 'The four major tribes have arrived.'

Wu Yue's eyes lit up; she rose and headed out: 'Come on, let's go see the excitement.'

She then grabbed the beastfolk's big hand and headed out of the cave.

Just as they stepped out of the cave, they saw the scattered tribes all running in one direction; Teng Qian also returned carrying a hunted animal.

'The four major tribes have arrived.'

Before the cliff, the chiefs of the four major tribes stepped out from their groups, the most striking being the sturdy‑built female beside the Uke chief.

The Ma Ji chief curled his lip: 'Uke, you old geezer, at your age you're still nibbling on such tender grass.'

The Sen chief, the oldest and most disparaging of females among the four, grimaced: 'What's the point of bringing a useless female to a chief's meeting?'

Only the East Mulberry chief stood aside, calm and smiling faintly without speaking.

Meanwhile, Niluo, whose identity was being questioned, didn't even glance at him; she merely furrowed her brows and scanned the surroundings, as if searching for something.

'Sen, this is our tribe's Shaman Niluo.'

'Shaman!'

The three chiefs' faces all changed dramatically.

'Uke, your tribe actually has a shaman!'

The Sen chief practically wanted to kill Uke, having said a shaman was useless.

Shamans have bad tempers; what if he gets punished because of this?

'Greetings, Shaman Niluo.'

Although he was not their tribe's shaman, out of respect for shamans the East Mulberry and Ma Ji chiefs bowed in salute.

Not having found the person she wanted to see, Niluo's mood was not good; she gave a faint nod: 'Two chiefs.'

She then gestured for the people behind her to spread two clean animal hides on the stone beneath the big tree, and sat down silently.

The three chiefs exhaled in relief, then looked at Uke, their eyes showing different expressions.

'Chief Uke is truly blessed by the Beast God.'

The words came out sounding sour and resentful.

'This time's competition slot will probably end up going to the Uke tribe, right?'

Deep in the Ma Ji chief's eyes lay worry, but his face bore a faint smile; as he spoke he glanced at the dark‑faced Sen chief.

At this moment the one feeling most gloomy could well be the Sen chief, given his advanced age; if he fails to obtain this slot and upgrade to Gold‑rank Beastfolk, he doesn't know if he can last until the next opportunity.

Naturally, he is extremely anxious inside.

He glanced at the silent East Mulberry chief; recalling the news his people had gathered a few days earlier, his heart stirred with anticipation.

'Shaman Yue, we meet again!'

The undercurrents among the four chiefs had not yet subsided, and the tribe preparing to watch the show heard a sharp female voice.

Wu Yue, who had just pushed through the crowd, felt a bit dazed; having fought her way in, the scents of the surrounding tribespeople were truly intoxicating, almost making her faint on the spot.

Having just broken out of the encirclement, she hadn't even caught her breath when she heard a familiar sharp voice.

Yuan Lang and Teng Qian beside her also furrowed their brows.

'Boss, is that... really the Broom‑Star Princess?'

Yuan Lang gave Teng Qian an approving look and nodded: 'It's her; when we met before, she called herself Niluo.'

'Indeed, that is the Broom‑Star Princess's name.'

Teng Qian felt terrible; the reason they ended up in this world where they can only run barefoot in beast‑skin skirts every day is because of that Broom‑Star Princess.

I never expected to meet her here; this is truly ape‑shit! Pah!

Niluo's noble status made her the focus of everyone's gaze even while seated; when she sharply looked in a direction and called out Wu Yue's name, all eyes turned toward her.

'Hiss! That female and the two beastfolk warriors beside her are really good‑looking!' This is the sentiment of the four tribes' people.

'They're from the Snow Moon Tribe; could they have offended that noble Shaman Niluo?' This is the thought of the tribespeople who had already seen Wu Yue and her companions.

Wu Yue raised an eyebrow, smoothed the wrinkles on her clothes, and walked slowly toward Niluo: 'What a coincidence, we meet again!'

Her attitude shocked the three chiefs besides Uke and all the tribespeople.

'This female is really too bold, daring to speak to Shaman Niluo like that.'

But at this moment, Niluo's gaze was tightly locked onto the two Beastman Warriors behind Wu Yue, especially the gaze toward Yuan Lang, which was extremely complex.

Yuan Lang, dressed in training robes, aside from his white hair, was no different from the great general of his previous world, which instantly reminded Niluo of something from another world.

Wu Yue's mouth twitched as she turned her head to look at the Beastfolk beside her: "Yuan Lang, older brother's charm is truly as ever!"

The Beastfolk's lips curled slightly, a doting smile: "I only look at you alone."

This smile drove Niluo mad; she disregarded the many tribes present, waved her hand and released a black mass of insects, sweeping toward the two standing together: "Shaman Moon, go die!"

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