Chapter 632

The thin-faced beast warrior's cold expression turned icy, his already sinister narrow eyes narrowing slightly, showing a hint of cruelty.

Make sure to keep meaning. Use "beastman warrior". No pinyin.

Although he didn't understand what the little female shaman was saying, she actually greeted his A Mu right in front of him, which made the usually high-and-mighty thin beastman extremely displeased.

Translate: "Although he didn't understand what the little female shaman in front of him was saying, she actually greeted his A Mu right in front of him, which made the thin beastman, who always lorded over the tribe, extremely displeased."

Note: the name translates to A Mu (possibly meaning 'mother').

His sinister narrow eyes flicked to the calm little female sipping something, his chin slightly raised, naturally exuding the lofty aura of a superior tribe: "The great Sea Snake Grand Shaman knows your Snow Moon Tribe wants coastal territory, and he is willing to grant you a piece of the Sea Snake Tribe's land and protect you."

Translate: "His sinister narrow eyes gazed at the little female sitting there calmly drinking something, his chin slightly raised, naturally exuding the domineering aura of a super tribe: 'The great Sea Snake Grand Shaman knows that your Snow Moon Tribe desires coastal territory, and he is willing to grant you a piece of the Sea Snake Tribe's land and protect you.'"

Note: the first term translates to Sea Snake Grand Shaman; the second term translates to Snow Moon Tribe; the third term translates to Sea Snake Tribe.

Wu Yue found the once-sweet juice in his mouth now choking, unable to swallow it no matter how hard he tried.

Translate: "Wu Yue felt that the originally sweet juice in her mouth had become somewhat choking, and she couldn't swallow it no matter what."

Even the healing shaman and middle-aged shaman, who had been sitting nearby smiling, now showed a hint of anger.

Translate: "Even the healing shaman and middle-aged shaman who had been sitting nearby smiling now had their faces tinged with a hint of anger."

We're all superior tribes, so why is your Sea Snake Tribe so outstanding?

Translate: "We're all super tribes, so why does your Sea Snake Tribe stand out so much?"

Heh, it seems there isn't any friendly relationship between our two tribes.

Translate: "\"Heh~ It seems there isn't really any friendly relationship between our two tribes. \""

The thin Sea Snake beastman sneered, "You're just a small tribe in a remote place—how could you be related to the strongest Sea Snake Tribe of the entire ocean realm?"

Translate: "The thin Sea Snake beastman sneered: \"You're just a small tribe in a remote place; how could you be related to the strongest Sea Snake Tribe of the entire maritime domain? \""

Wu Yue felt a lump in his throat—damn it, this jerk is too arrogant, even the divine turtle can't stand it.

Translate: "Wu Yue felt a lump in her throat; damn it, this bitch is really arrogant—even the divine turtle couldn't stand it."

Note: the colloquial expletive translates to 'damn it'.

Before she could react, the thin Sea Snake beastman continued, "Of course, your weak tribe has received the great Sea Snake Tribe's land and our protection; each year you must give us a hundred magic talismans, and the salt you produce must also be handed over to our Sea Snake Tribe for trade and distribution—you cannot privately trade or take it away."

Translate: "Before she could react, the thin Sea Snake beastman continued: \"Of course, your weak tribe will receive the land and protection of the great Sea Snake Tribe, but each year you must hand over a hundred magical talismans to us, and the salt you produce must also be turned over to the Sea Snake Tribe for trade and distribution; you cannot trade or take it privately. \""

Wu Yue: "..."

Translate: "Wu Yue: \"... \""

Wu Yue, struggling to swallow the juice in his mouth, looked at the thin Sea Snake beastman as if seeing a divine beast and asked, "Are you brain‑damaged?"

Translate: "Wu Yue, who had difficulty swallowing the juice in her mouth, looked at the thin Sea Snake beastman with an expression as if seeing a divine beast: \"Are you brain‑dead? \""

The thin Sea Snake beastman frowned: "What?"

Translate: "The thin Sea Snake beastman frowned: \"What? \""

Is this little female scolding him?

Translate: "Is this little female cursing him?"

Our tribe doesn't need the Sea Snake Tribe's land or protection; you came here surely because you knew about our Snow Moon Tribe's dealings with another ocean super‑tribe; your Sea Snake Tribe's demands are impossible for us to meet, and we won't agree—please leave.

Translate: "\"Our tribe doesn't need the Sea Snake Tribe's land or protection. You came here surely because you heard about our Snow Moon Tribe's dealings with another marine super tribe. I cannot meet the demands your Sea Snake Tribe has made, nor will I agree to them. Please leave. \""

Wu Yue smiled on the surface, but inside he was already fed up.

Translate: "Wu Yue wore a grin on her face, but inside she was already fed up."

Note: the vulgar term translates to 'fed up' or 'annoyed'.

I'm not brain‑dead, so I won't agree to those stupid conditions proposed by the idiots of the Sea Snake Tribe.

Translate: "I'm not brain‑dead, so I won't agree to the stupid conditions proposed by those idiots of the Sea Snake Tribe."

Never did he imagine that coming in person to negotiate would cause the pale face of the Sea Snake beastman from that remote little tribe to instantly turn ferocious.

Translate: "Never expecting that coming in person to negotiate would be rejected by this remote little tribe, the Sea Snake beastman's pallid face instantly turned ferocious."

You're provoking the powerful Sea Snake Tribe; without our permission, do you really think you can survive on that land?

Translate: "\"You're provoking the mighty Sea Snake Tribe; without our permission, do you really think you can survive on that land? \""

Wu Yue blinked, his eyes turning slightly cold: "That land? What have you done?"

Translate: "Wu Yue blinked, her eyes turning slightly cold: \"That land? What have you done? \""

Could it be that the pale‑faced beastman hasn't brought any trade news for so long because something changed regarding the allocation of our land?

Translate: "Could it be that the pale‑faced beastman hasn't brought any trade news for so long because something changed regarding the allocation of our land?"

The Sea Snake beastman snorted coldly and rose to his feet: "You'll find out; my Sea Snake Tribe is waiting for the Snow Moon Tribe's arrival and will surely take good care of you."

Translate: "The Sea Snake beastman sneered as he stood up: \"You'll find out; the Sea Snake Tribe is waiting for the Snow Moon Tribe's arrival and will surely take good care of you. \""

After saying that, he gave Wu Yue and the few Snow Moon Tribe warriors nearby an icy glance, curled his lip in disdain, and strode away.

Translate: "Having said that, he gave Wu Yue and the few Snow Moon Tribe beastman warriors not far away an icy glance, curled his lip in disdain, and strode away."

The medicine shaman quickly followed; as they walked out of the pavilion, he looked at Wu Yue with a helpless expression: "Wu Yue, your temper is really terrible; you've offended the powerful ocean super‑tribe, and your Snow Moon Tribe simply cannot survive in the coastal territory," he sighed.

Translate: "The medicine shaman also hurried after him; as they walked out of the pavilion, he looked at Wu Yue with a helpless expression: \"Shaman Wu Yue, your temper is truly terrible—offending the powerful marine super tribe means your Snow Moon Tribe cannot survive in the coastal lands, \" he sighed."

Note: the term translates to medicine shaman; the name should be kept as Wu Yue.

After shaking his head with sympathy and helplessness, he quickly pursued the direction the thin Sea Snake beastman had gone; but after turning around, the icy killing intent in his eyes instantly erupted.

Translate: "After shaking his head with sympathy and helplessness, he quickly pursued the direction the thin Sea Snake beastman had gone; but once he turned around, the icy killing intent in his eyes burst forth instantly."

Hmph, Wu Yue, you've offended the ocean super‑tribe; let's see how you'll establish a territory on the coast.

Translate: "Hmph, Wu Yue, having offended the marine super tribe, I'd like to see how you manage to establish a territory by the sea."

Note: again, the name translates to Wu Yue.

After the medicine shaman left, the female shaman of the Huo Teng Tribe also didn't linger, letting out a cold snort before turning and following the medicine shaman away.

Translate: "After the medicine shaman left, the female shaman of the Huo Teng Tribe also didn't linger; she let out a cold snort and then turned to follow the medicine shaman away."

Note: the term translates to Huo Teng Tribe.

The remaining three shamans looked at each other until the goat‑beard shaman and the middle‑aged shaman each gave a glance to the healing shaman, who then turned to Wu Yue: "Wu Yue, if you want to develop territory on the coast, offending this domineering Sea Snake Tribe is really not a good idea."

Translate: "The remaining three shamans looked at each other, until the goatee shaman and the middle‑aged shaman each gave a glance to the healing shaman, whereupon he turned his head to Wu Yue: \"Shaman Wu Yue, if you want to develop territory by the sea, offending this domineering Sea Snake Tribe is really not a good thing. \""

Note: again, the name translates to Wu Yue.

Seeing Wu Yue's doubtful look, he continued: "The Grand Shaman of the Sea Snake Tribe is also a very ancient grand shaman, with profound magical power, ranking among the very top of all grand shamans on the Beast World Continent."

Translate: "Seeing Wu Yue look over doubtfully, he continued: \"The Grand Shaman of the Sea Snake Tribe is also a very ancient grand shaman, his shamanic power extremely profound, among all the grand shamans on the Beast World Continent he is of the highest tier. \""

Moreover, the Sea Snake Grand Shaman's personality is extremely domineering and sinister; if anyone offends him and lacks the protection of a grand shaman or a super‑tribe chieftain, they will surely be taken back by him to test his magical potions.

Translate: "Furthermore, the Sea Snake Grand Shaman's temperament is extremely domineering and sinister; whoever offends him, if they lack the protection of a grand shaman or a super tribe chieftain of equal strength, will certainly be taken back by him to test his poisons."

And none of those who test his potions come back alive.

Translate: "And none of those who test his poisons ever come back alive."

The goat‑beard shaman and middle‑aged shaman beside him nodded in agreement: "Hmm, the Sea Snake Grand Shaman's nature is domineering, and the whole Sea Snake Tribe follows his lead; whatever they set their sights on, they try to obtain, so all the super‑tribes are reluctant to offend them."

Translate: "The goatee shaman and the middle‑aged shaman beside him nodded in agreement: \"Mm‑hm, the Sea Snake Grand Shaman's nature is domineering, and the whole Sea Snake Tribe follows his temperament; whatever they set their sights on, they try to obtain, so all the super tribes are reluctant to offend them. \""

All I've heard is that they're hostile toward the eel tribe, but since their territories are adjacent, they constantly attack each other.

Translate: "I've only heard that they are hostile toward the eel tribe, but since their territories are adjacent, they constantly attack each other."

The eel grand shaman is also very powerful, though his temperament is much gentler than the Sea Snake Grand Shaman's, yet his magical power is immense, so their small skirmishes continue without ever escalating into a large tribal war.

Translate: "The Eel Grand Shaman is also a very capable grand shaman, though his disposition is much gentler than the Sea Snake Grand Shaman's, his shamanic power is immense, so their skirmishes are continual but never escalate into a full‑scale tribal war."

The group of blue‑haired ocean beastmen who came last time to participate in our Yun Wu Shan Mai tribe's competition were from the eel tribe, so the Sea Snake Tribe, having long disliked them, came over upon hearing the news.

Translate: "The group of blue‑haired marine beastfolk who came last time to participate in our Yun Wu Shan Mai tribe's competition were from the Eel Tribe, so the Sea Snake Tribe, having long disliked them, came over upon hearing the news."

Note: the term translates to Yun Wu Shan Mai.

You just refused the Sea Snake Tribe; if later you still want to trade with their enemy, the eel tribe, they may not openly offend the eel tribe, but your Snow Moon Tribe will certainly be held a grudge against.

Translate: "You just refused the Sea Snake Tribe; if later you still want to trade with their enemies, the Eel Tribe, they may not dare to openly offend the Eel Tribe, but your Snow Moon Tribe will certainly be held a grudge against."

Having said all that in one breath, the healing shaman suddenly felt thirsty, picked up his cup, and beckoned to the Snow Moon Tribe female standing nearby.

Translate: "Having said all that in one breath, the healing shaman felt thirsty, picked up his cup, and beckoned to the female of the Snow Moon Tribe standing nearby."

The little female hurried forward and filled the cup.

Translate: "The little female hurried forward and filled the cup."

Upon hearing that, Wu Yue thoughtfully rubbed his chin: "It seems that if we want to go to the coast, we still have a lot to prepare."

Translate: "Wu Yue heard this, stroked her chin thoughtfully: \"It seems that if we want to go to the coast, we still have a lot to prepare. \""

The three healing shamans looked at each other, amazed: "Wow, after all that, it seems this little shaman really wants to go."

Translate: "The three healing shamans exchanged glances: \"Good grief, after all that talk, it seems this little shaman really intends to go. \""

After another round of persuasion, seeing Wu Yue determined to go develop territory on the coast, the three shamans stopped trying to dissuade him and left, still carrying the Snow Moon Tribe's very generous gifts.

Translate: "After another round of persuasion, seeing Wu Yue determined to go develop territory by the sea, the three shamans gave up urging her and finally left, carrying the Snow Moon Tribe's abundantly generous gifts."

The goat‑beard shaman was also very satisfied with this trip to the Lin River Forest, after all, the exchange conditions proposed by the Snow Moon Tribe weren't much for their super‑tribe.

Translate: "The goatee shaman was also very satisfied with this trip to the Lin River Forest, after all the exchange conditions proposed by the Snow Moon Tribe were nothing much to their super tribe."

A few days later, at the edge of the Lin River Forest, Yuan Lang and Ying Ze, carrying simple luggage, were saying goodbye to Wu Yue and the others.

Translate: "A few days later, at the edge of the Lin River Forest, Yuan Lang and Ying Ze, carrying simple luggage, were saying goodbye to Wu Yue and the others."

Be careful on the road; even if you waste some time, it's fine—just make sure to travel through relatively safe areas.

Translate: "\"Be careful on the road; even if it wastes some time, it doesn't matter—be sure to take the relatively safe route. \""

Although they had prepared some powerful talismans in their packs, the forest is full of dangers, no one knows what they'll encounter, and such a long journey still worries people.

Translate: "Although their packs already contained some powerful talismans, the forest is full of dangers, no one knows what they might encounter, and such a long journey still worries people."

Yuan Lang nodded, his gaze soft as he looked at the worried little female before him: "When the weather is good we usually fly in the sky; now there are no beast tides, it's much safer than when we set out, we'll definitely be careful—don't worry."

Translate: "Yuan Lang nodded, his gaze soft as he looked at the anxious little female before him: \"When the weather is good we usually fly in the sky; now there are no beast tides, it's already much safer than when we set out, we'll definitely be careful—rest assured. \""

As he spoke, he stroked Wu Yue's smooth long hair.

Translate: "Saying that, he stroked Wu Yue's smooth long hair."

Afterwards he turned to his two younger brothers standing aside: "When I'm not around, you must definitely protect Yue."

Translate: "Then he turned his head to his two younger brothers standing aside: \"When I'm not around, you must definitely protect Yue well. \""

Although it was just a simple sentence, Teng Qian and Teng Kun's two brothers instantly tensed up, feeling again the dread of having to present their heads if they failed the mission.

Translate: "Although it was just a simple sentence, Teng Qian and Teng Kun's two brothers instantly tensed up, the feeling that failure would mean presenting their heads again resurfaced."

The two brothers wore solemn expressions: "Big brother, rest assured; even if we lose our lives, we will definitely protect Yue well."

Translate: "The two solemnly faced: \"Boss, rest assured; even if we lose our lives, we will certainly protect Yue well. \""

Yuan Lang's face turned cold: "If you can't beat them, just run; with Yue around, you'll be fine."

Translate: "Yuan Lang's face turned cold: \"If you can't beat them, run; with Yue around, you'll be fine. \""

Only Yue knows where the items he produced come from; they could be related to the world's most powerful mysterious beast god, and Yue is surely far stronger than he appears now, while those two are just doing odd jobs.

Translate: "The items Yue produced come from somewhere only he knows, capable of relating to the world's most powerful mysterious beast god; Yue is surely far stronger than she appears now, so these two fellows are now just doing odd jobs."

Note: "月" refers to Wu Yue? Actually "月" is Yue, short for Wu Yue. We'll keep as Yue.

Teng Qian and Teng Kun, two blockheads with drooping heads, responded listlessly, then stood behind Wu Yue as the three watched Ying Ze and Yuan Lang depart.

Translate: "Teng Qian and Teng Kun, two blockheads, responded with drooping heads, then stood behind Wu Yue as the three watched Ying Ze and Yuan Lang depart."

Wu Yue turned to the two: "Yuan Lang and the others will be back after a while; follow the previous arrangement to set up this Lin River territory, and when our tribe's beast warriors arrive, we'll start preparing to go to the coast."

Translate: "Wu Yue turned to the two: \"Yuan Lang and the others will be back after a while; follow the previous arrangement and set up this Lin River territory properly; when our tribe's beastman warriors arrive, we'll begin preparing to go to the coast. \""

Don't worry, Yue; we two used to lead troops as well.

Translate: "\"Don't worry, Yue; we two used to lead troops as well. \""

After they spoke, they exchanged a glance and simultaneously revealed evil smiles.

Translate: "After saying that, they glanced at each other and simultaneously revealed evil smiles."

All the males in the Lin River Forest couldn't help feeling a chill rise from their backs, a sense of impending bad luck.

Translate: "All the males in the Lin River Forest couldn't help but feel a chill rise from their backs, always having a bad premonition."

After the grand ceremony, the entire Lin River Forest fell into bustling activity.

Translate: "After the grand sacrifice, the entire Lin River Forest fell into bustling activity."

When the goat‑beard shaman came to the Lin River Forest again, he was followed by a group of sturdy beast warriors whose bodies exuded a strong high‑rank warrior aura, making the surrounding air feel tense.

Translate: "When the goatee shaman came to the Lin River Forest again, he was followed by a group of sturdy beastman warriors whose bodies exuded a strong high‑rank warrior aura, making the surrounding air feel tense."

"Hahaha, Shaman Yue, I've come to get the herbs for the trade."

After the last time we settled the trade details, the relationship between the two tribes instantly became harmonious.

Wu Yue glanced at the approaching Thus Character: Shanyanghu Wushi with a smile, after performing a respectful salute she gestured for him to sit on the chair: 'Is the big trade fair about to start? You need a lot of herbs this time.'

Thus Character: Shanyanghu Wushi stroked his beard proudly: 'Yes, this kind of trade fair is only allowed for super tribes and tribes protected by super tribes to participate; everything that can be brought out for trade are items precious across the entire Beast World Continent, even text beast skins occasionally appear.'

Stroking his beard, his hand paused slightly; he looked full of anticipation: 'If we could exchange for a piece of text beast skin at this trade fair, that would truly be the Beast God's blessing.'

Text beast skin?

Wu Yue's eyes flickered as she recalled the white beast hide bearing two characters she had seen with the healing shaman during tribal competition; it seemed that text held a lofty position on this continent.

She smiled and pushed a cup of juice toward Thus Character: Shanyanghu Wushi: 'Then I hope the Beast God blesses you with what you wish for.'

Hearing Wu Yue's words, Thus Character: Shanyanghu Wushi smiled even more happily, his gaze toward Wu Yue filled with increasing kindness.

Suddenly he seemed to think of something, a little embarrassed he rubbed his hands and said: 'Wuyue, I heard your tribe has a food called corn cake that is very delicious and also keeps well; I don't know if we could exchange some for us.'

Corn cake...

Wu Yue frowned: 'Shaman, are you thinking of eating it on the way to the trade fair?'

Thus Character: Shanyanghu Wushi nodded: 'Most of the time when going to the trade fair, we hunt directly on the road, eating mostly raw meat; having sweet corn cake to eat would naturally be the best.'

The two females standing aside handing out water couldn't help but twitch the corners of their mouths.

Although they no longer had to worry about starving after becoming members of the Snow Moon Tribe, it was still difficult to have meat every meal, since the meat from hunting was first given to the hunting team members; they could at most exchange other food and items for a little to let their families taste meat.

Now hearing this shaman say he doesn't want to eat meat but wants to eat their everyday corn cake, their mood became somewhat complicated.

At this moment, Wu Yue turned her head to look at a tall female behind her: 'Go to the dining hall and get some corn cake, both kinds, take some each, to let the shaman and these Beastman Warriors taste.'

The female heard, respectfully agreed, and hurriedly turned to run toward the dining hall.

Thus Character: Shanyanghu Wushi instantly narrowed his eyes with a smile: 'Then I'll wait to taste this corn cake; that old healing shaman hasn't stopped praising its deliciousness in front of me.'

'I've heard this corn cake is made from that hard, yellow fruit we often see that hardens when ripe; I've tasted that fruit before, and its flavor is…'

Saying that, he shook his head with a look of disdain.

Even the Beastman Warriors behind him all wore looks of disdain; when they were young and had no food, their father and A Mu had forced them to eat that dry, bland fruit, which nearly broke their immature teeth.

Thinking of that childhood taste, their anticipation for the legendary corn cake lessened somewhat.

Wu Yue merely shook her head and laughed: 'This is our tribe's secret; I can't just tell you.'

Thus Character: Shanyanghu Wushi heard this, stroked his white beard and burst out laughing.

Suddenly, a rich fragrance mixed with a hint of sweetness wafted on the breeze.

The sweet aroma lingered at the nostrils, causing Thus Character: Shanyanghu Wushi and the Beastman Warriors behind him to involuntarily twitch their noses,

'What smell is this, so fragrant?'

As the sweet fragrance grew richer, the sound of gulping saliva rose and fell.

A familiar tall figure walked into the pavilion holding a wooden tray; the smoothed wooden tray was placed on the stone table, holding two kinds of golden-yellow food.

Although both were the size of a female's palm, one was as thick as a palm, while the other was as thin as a leaf.

Wu Yue pointed at the food on the wooden tray and smiled: 'Shaman, try it; this is the corn cake you mentioned—the thick kind is soft and sweet, the thin kind is crisp and also delicious,'

Thus Character: Shanyanghu Wushi's eyes brightened as he looked at the food on the wooden tray, reached out and took a piece of the thick cake, brought it to his mouth and bit; instantly the rich sweetness spread in his mouth.

"Mmm, it's really good."