Chapter 617: Shark Pearl

"The strongest water beast in this forest river is actually closely related to the Jiao people; they are Jiao people yet not Jiao people."

"Just like how in our beastfolk tribe, beastfolk who fail to rank up become mindless wandering beasts, I think those Jiao people in the forest river have also become instinct-only due to some reason."

"The Jiao sitting behind Wu Yue didn't speak, nor move a muscle, as if unaffected by the healer shaman's words."

"The healer shaman coughed lightly twice and continued: 'The powerful beastman warriors and shamans of the Sea Tribe's super tribe always take pride in capturing strong Jiao to serve as guardian beasts for their offspring or disciples.'"

"Moreover, the Jiao pearl extracted from a Jiao whose strength exceeds the Golden Rank can deter the water beasts in this forest river; even those Jiao who have lost reason and retain only instinct will never attack anyone holding a Jiao pearl."

"That is why the beastman warriors of the Sea Tribe can safely come and go in this forest river."

"But without a Jiao pearl, they are just like us and will likewise suffer attacks from powerful water beasts."

"Wu Yue's eyes glimmered slightly: 'A Jiao pearl really is a good thing.'"

"The Jiao who had been sitting silently at the side shuddered upon hearing this, slowly lifted their head, and a slightly hoarse voice came from under their wide hood: 'If you want a Jiao pearl, Master, I can take one out for you.'"

"Wu Yue's clear and icy eyes held a hint of disapproval as they looked at him: 'Behave; what do you want my Jiao pearl for?'"

"She naturally wanted a Jiao pearl that could ward off water beast attacks; the Sea Tribe has taken pride in hunting Jiao for generations, and they certainly possess many Jiao pearls."

"Besides, the other side now wants something from our tribe, so exchanging a few Jiao pearls later should pose no problem."

"Having made up her mind, Wu Yue looked forward all the more to the arrival of the long-haired beastfolk."

"After parting ways with the East Mulberry and Ma Ji tribes, and after several more days of travel, the group finally returned to the territory of the Snow Moon Tribe."

"It was exactly lunchtime, and the rich, sweet scent of corn cakes wafted throughout the tribe, making those who hadn't eaten them in a long time gulp down their saliva."

"\"Tsk, I've always heard you lot say the Snow Moon Tribe's food is delicious; only after smelling it today do I know you weren't lying to me, brother. Luckily I swapped with my older brother to take on the task of transporting the totem poles, hehe! \""

"\"My stomach's already growling; I don't know if we'll be able to eat hot food when we get there. \""

"\"What kind of food is this? It smells even better than roasted meat. \""

"\"Howl! \""

"A warning howl rang out from Teng Qian's mouth; after a moment of silence within the territory, it suddenly boiled over like water flung into hot oil."

"\"Lady Wu Yue and several beastman lords have returned! \""

"\"Oh oh oh! Lady Wu Yue has returned! \""

"\"Sisters, everyone come back to eat; Lady Wu Yue and those beastman lords surely haven't eaten yet. \""

"After Wu Yue and her party appeared, the road was filled with the silhouettes of Snow Moon Tribe members kneeling in worship."

"Beside them, the healing shaman and the Kuma Tribe's beastman warriors, seeing this, couldn't help but look on in disbelief."

"How could this female shaman and the beastman warriors beside her hold such an exalted position in the hearts of these tribespeople?"

"In their tribe, only the venerable Kuma Great Shaman could earn such wholehearted reverence from the people; even the chieftain couldn't make them do that."

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